LonDownS Consortium
@LonDownS
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We are a group of researchers from different disciplines working together to examine the link between Down syndrome and memory problems.
Joined May 2013
RT @drandrestrydom: Happy #WDSD! We @londowns and @KingsIoPPN @GO_DS21 are meeting tomorrow @TheCrick to celebrate - see below for details.
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Our @KingsIoPPN PhD students Yajing, Phoebe and Mina are presenting their posters on #aging in #Downsyndrome at the @t21rs conference in Rome. Look out for their research on Alzheimer’s disease, machine learning, cognition, blood biomarkers and MRI! #t21rs2024
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Day 2 of the @T21RS international conference, Leda gave us a fantastic presentation on the biochemical markers of metabolic #health and #obesity in people with #Downsyndrome @GO_DS21 @KingsIoPPN @KingsCollegeLon
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And @fedalsaini gave us an informative talk on using advanced diffusion #MRI modelling to study white matter changes in #Downsyndrome and #Alzheimersdisease!
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As part of this conference on #Downsyndrome, there will sessions open to families on Friday and Saturday in Rome. We would be grateful if you could pass the information on to families who might be interested:
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Our team has arrived in Rome for the 5th International T21 Research Society (@t21rs) Conference! We’re excited to meet and hear from researchers, clinicians and families interested in #Downsyndrome research from all over the world.
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RT @drandrestrydom: First research session @t21rs #t21rs2024 is on advanced MRI in #Downsyndrome from fetus to old age to understand brain….
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Happy World Down Syndrome Day 2024 🎉 Thank you to everyone who joined us for a fun-filled day of talks and activities at The Crick Institute on Saturday. We can’t wait to see you again next year! #WorldDownSyndromeDay
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RT @EmilyBlackburn9: On Saturday we held our annual World Down Syndrome Day event at The Francis Crick Institute. We heard from brilliant s….
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RT @UKDRI: Happy #WorldDownSyndromeDay!🧦 . Last weekend the @LonDownS Consortium held its annual WDSD celebration with fantastic guest spea….
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We are looking forward to seeing everyone at WDSD on Saturday March 16th! . A reminder that you must have a ticket in order to attend on the day. We currently have a long waiting list so please check you can still attend/have gotten a ticket ahead of time.
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RT @GO_DS21: On 9th Sept 2023, we host the mostly #French event "#COMORBIDIT21: Improving knowledge about obesity and other comorbidities i….
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4/ Take a look at our findings visualized. Understanding MMN could lead to improved detection and understanding of cognitive decline in adults with DS. #ScienceTwitter.
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3/ Our study indicates that MMN may serve as a valuable index of cognitive abilities in DS, and future research may explore the potential impact of Alzheimer’s disease on MMN in people with DS. #Alzheimers #cognitiveability.
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2/ Incredible work in collaboration with my wonderful team: @fedalsaini, @FabioMasina1, Jasmien Wells, @roschkoenig, @Shamburgularara, @carlastartin, led by Prof. Andre Strydom. A special shoutout to my friend Fabio for his first paper with us! #neuroscience #research.
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1/ New publication from @LonDownS! 🧠 We delve into the relationship between mismatch negativity (MMN) and cognitive abilities in adults with #DownSyndrome. Reduced MMN amplitudes may indicate cognitive decline. Full article in Cerebral Cortex:
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Abstract. Down syndrome (DS) is associated with an ultra-high risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Understanding variability in pre-AD cognitive ab
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4/ Take a look at our findings visualized. Understanding MMN could lead to improved detection and understanding of cognitive decline in adults with DS. #ScienceTwitter.
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3/ Our study indicates that MMN may serve as a valuable index of cognitive abilities in DS, and future research may explore the potential impact of Alzheimer’s disease on MMN in people with DS. #Alzheimers #cognitiveability.
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2/ Incredible work in collaboration with my wonderful team: @fedalsaini, @FabioMasin1, Jasmine Wells, @roschkoenig, @Shamburgularara, @carlastartin, led by Prof. @drandrestrydom. A special shoutout to my friend Fabio for our first paper together! #neuroscience #research.
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📢 Calling all people with Down syndrome aged 12-45 and their parents/caregivers! Join us in the GO-DS21 study to help understand the development of health conditions commonly seen in people with Down syndrome. 🧠💪 Interested? Contact us at downsyndrome@kcl.ac.uk for take part!.
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