Tau Global Conference | Alzheimer’s Association Leading experts from academia, industry, philanthropy and government will meet to address the future of tau research. Learn more and register.

Abstract submissions are open for #Tau2026. This global conference from @alzassociation.bsky.social, The Rainwater Charitable Foundation and CurePSP brings together researchers and perspectives to move tau research forward. Submit your abstract by Feb. 18: alz.org/Tau
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AAIC Satellite Symposium | Alzheimer’s Association Join leading research experts at the 2026 AAIC Satellite Symposium in Istanbul, Turkey, and online to network & explore emerging dementia research.

Abstract submissions are open for #AAICSatellite Symposium, hosted by the @alzassociation.bsky.social & GBHI. Leaders in dementia and brain health research are invited to present their work and help drive global impact. Abstracts due by Feb. 2: alz.org/satellite-symposium.

AAIC26 abstract and session proposal submissions are now open! A great opportunity for researchers advancing our understanding of sensory health and cognitive decline. Hope to see you in London!

AA-ISRI | Alzheimer's Association The AA-ISRI program helps early career researchers in care interventions & population health launch their careers & accelerate breakthroughs in dementia science.

Applications are open for the @alzassociation.bsky.social Interdisciplinary Summer Research Institute.This is a no-cost opportunity for early career researchers interested in care interventions & population health to learn more about dementia science. Applications due 3/9/26 alz.org/summerinstitute

(2/2) UHN-funded projects include:

▶️ Dr. Mamatha Bhat – leveraging #AI for transplant longevity
▶️ Dr. @jennycampos.bsky.social – advancing driving simulation to support older adult #mobility
▶️ Dr. Daniel Winer – understanding mechanical force effects on immune #CellBiology

The Sensory Health and Cognition PIA have been busy this year! Check out our summary report. Thrilled to have 99 members from 22 countries and looking forward to growing numbers. Join today! @istaart.bsky.social

🎉 Congratulations to Lauryn Gittens for all the outstanding work she does at the MIVE Lab, including her outreach work to raise awareness about #STEM, #MultisensoryResearch, and @kiteuhn.bsky.social!

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MIVE Lab at #AAIC25!
👂👁️👃 The Sensory Health and Cognition ISTAART PIA hosted a workshop on hearing, vision & smell in cognitive impairment with Natalie Phillips, @walterwittich.bsky.social, Carrie Nieman, Marilyn Reed & more.
🕶️ @jennycampos.bsky.social also spoke on VR/AR & aging w/ Dr. Lillian Hung

Implementing hearing and vision health strategies Get in touch with your senses! Learn more about recommended strategies to help tackle vision and hearing loss.

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Spotted at AAIC25!!! Fantastic posters featuring the role of sensory function on cognitive health, communication, methods, and approaches. #SensoryPIA, @walterwittich.bsky.social; @nataliephillips1.bsky.social, @istaart.bsky.social

A Featured Research Session at AAIC25 highlighted the associations and interactions of "Sensory Abnormalities in Dementia". Thanks to all of the speakers for a truly fascinating talk session and discussion! #SensoryPIA @istaart.bsky.social @nataliephillips1.bsky.social

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The Sensory Health and Cognition PIA is at #AAIC25! Join us for a Featured Research Session on "Sensory Abnormalities in Dementia" today (Monday July 28th) at 4:15 and for our Intermission on Wednesday at 12:15! @walterwittich.bsky.social, @nataliephillips1.bsky.social

The Sensory Health and Cognition PIA kicked-off #AAIC2025 with a highly engaged Immersives workshop on "Assessing and Addressing Hearing, Vision, and Olfaction in Individuals with Cognitive Impairment”. @nataliephillips1.bsky.social , @walterwittich.bsky.social, @istaart.bsky.social

Ditto John!

It was great presenting talks on Rebecca Brady's PhD multisensory modelling research
One on visual-vestibular modelling with temporal delay in collaboration w @jennycampos.bsky.social
The other one w Jennifer Bizley on modelling proportion of mulisensory neurons with respect to processing speed.

Dual-task costs of listening while driving in older and younger adults Age-related changes in hearing and cognition result in increased listening difficulties, which could affect the ability to perform common, complex, multitasking behaviours, such as listening while dri...

New paper in PlosOne! Led by Katherine Bak, with @jennycampos.bsky.social, @thinkauditory.bsky.social, Lena Darakjian, Kristen Arnold, & Kathy Pichora-Fuller, this @kiteuhn.bsky.social study finds older adults struggle more with speech while driving—especially in noise. Quieter cars may help!

With age, multitasking while driving becomes increasingly challenging.

New @kiteuhn.bsky.social research shows how older adults have more difficulty driving while listening to speech—highlighting the need for better strategies to support driving safety.

🔗: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/driving...

2025 PIA Executive Committee Elections 2025 PIA Executive Committee Elections

🗳️ ISTAART members: Voting is still open for Executive Committee elections in 10 PIAs!

Vote in the PIAs you're part of before June 25. Not in a PIA yet? Join now to take part.

Your voice helps shape the PIA's future, so make it count!

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Delighted to welcome our new class of ISTAART Ambassadors for 2025! This year's 43 Ambassadors represent 27 countries across the globe. They'll work with us at #AAIC25 Toronto & online & we'll be mentoring them over the next year!

Meet them at alz.org/ISTAARTambassadors

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Meet us at AAIC to join the conversation on sensory health and cognition and to contribute to a collective output.

Only four days until ICAIR 2025!

Thank you to our incredible sponsors for making it possible to bring together leading researchers, innovators, and changemakers shaping the future of aging and rehabilitation. We couldn't do this without you!

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The International Conference on Aging, Innovation and Rehabilitation (ICAIR) has unveiled its 2025 Three-Minute Talk finalists, who will speak on topics from gamified telerehabilitation to wearable movement sensors. Check out the complete list: bit.ly/42swdoP @milos-r-popovic.bsky.social

The International Conference on Aging, Innovation & Rehabilitation (ICAIR) has announced the lineup for its Transforming Lives Through Startup Tech panel. Learn more about the all-start lineup: www.kite-uhn.com/news/icair-p.... #AgingInnovation #RehabilitationTech #StartupTech #HealthcareInnovation

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4N2qnB5G0IkKocbInOYfkU?si=_wknXUs7QDCpPzYTJX2VLA

On the latest episode of ISTAART Voices, we hone in on hearing loss as a risk factor for cognitive decline, through two, new research studies published in @alzdemjournals. Listen to the discussion on all podcast streaming platforms or visit alz.org/ISTAARTpodcasts!

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🎙️ New ISTAART Voices Episode Alert!

Join researchers Dr. Joshua Stevenson-Hoare and Dr. Kouki Tomida for an engaging discussion about their latest work, which reveals new insights into hearing loss and social isolation as risk factors for cognitive decline.

Listen now at alz.org/ISTAARTpodcasts!

📢 We just launched UHN’s new Research Strategic Action Plan: Bold Resolve—Science for Society!

This bold vision will drive discovery, innovation & real-world impact in health care.

Learn more 🔗 www.uhn.ca/corporate/Ab...

#UHNResearch #ScienceForSociety #BoldResolve