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Lee Goldstein M.D. Ph.D. Research Lab @BUMedicine @BU_CTE @BURadiology @BUCollegeofENG @BUmemoryloss #TBI #CTE #concussion #Alzheimer #Aging #Eye #Lens

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Joined May 2012
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There is still plenty of time to give! Your support is one of the important ways that helps our work continue. Donate at bit.ly/BUCTEGive to continue supporting CTE research at the BU CTE Center!
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The new largest of its kind study from BU’s Rachael Layden, Michael Alosco, PhD, and the Boston University CTE Center reveals that higher stage chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is independently associated with increased odds of having dementia and cognitive symptoms: bit.ly/4bQayxe
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Oct 7-9th, 2024! #WesternNeurotraumaSymposium, #WNTS24 #UCNeurotrauma #UCNT24 in our 23rd year! @UCLANsgy @UCLABrainSPORT @uclachildneuro @UCLANeurology @UCLAMCH @UCLA_BRI @Neurotrauma. Grateful for support from @NIH_NINDS! #traumaticbraininjury #TBI uclahealth.org/departments/n…
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Join us at the Inaugural Annual Podium Institute Conference on Sports Medicine & Technology 2024 to hear about scientific developments that improve the prevention, detection and treatment of sports injuries, focusing on youth, female and community sport. thepodiuminstitute.ox.ac.uk/…
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Using a modified MRI-based method that can detect subtle, region-specific blood-brain barrier dysfunction, Veksler et al. reveal slow blood-to-brain transport in a subset of amateur American football players. bit.ly/2zEI0at
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Veksler et al. reveal slow blood-to-brain transport in a subset of amateur American football players, using a modified MRI-based method that can detect subtle, region-specific blood-brain barrier dysfunction. bit.ly/2zEI0at
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"We're on the cusp of being able to promote not only #longevity, but #healthy life span,” says @BUmedicine's Lee E. Goldstein, MD, PhD, in an interview with @WCVB about his newly developed eye scanner that measures aging at the #molecular level. bit.ly/2BNKZxL
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Eye scanner measures molecular aging wcvb.com/article/eye-scanner…
Eye scanner measures molecular aging

Eye scanner measures molecular aging

Boston researchers say they can now measure how quickly a person is aging simply by looking into their eyes.

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In a new study, @BUmedicine researchers have discovered that a specialized eye scanner that accurately measures spectroscopic signals from proteins in lens of the eye can detect and track biological aging in living humans. doi.org/10.1093/gerona/glaa1…
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@BUmedicine's Lee E. Goldstein, MD, PhD, has developed an #eyescanner that detects #aging in humans at the #molecular level. bit.ly/3hav399
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BUSM has been awarded $4.9M from the Baker-Polito Administration and the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center in support of advances in human health, innovation in clinical and translational research, life sciences development and job growth across the Commonwealth. Learn more ⬇️
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Today, the Baker-Polito Administration and the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center announced $30.95 million in capital grant funding to support the state’s global leadership in the #LifeSciences sector. Read more: ow.ly/ZsR930ozZ6D
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Congrats to BUSM's Ann McKee who is one of four BU faculty named a William Fairfield Warren Distinguished Professor, the University’s highest faculty honor! bit.ly/2UKTzRO
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CTE, a brain disease best known for impacting football players who suffered concussions, is now being found in soldiers. cbsn.ws/2paLZCC
Combat veterans coming home with CTE

Combat veterans coming home with CTE

A brain disease best known for impacting football players who suffered concussions is now being found in soldiers

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Researchers are trying to prevent and treat CTE, the brain disease caused by repetitive head trauma – including combat blasts. Here's how vets can help. cbsn.ws/2peru7W
Scientists seek veterans to help treat CTE

Scientists seek veterans to help treat CTE

Researchers are trying to prevent and treat CTE, the brain disease caused by repetitive head trauma – including combat blasts. Here's how vets can help

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TONIGHT: @60Minutes will be re-airing an episode on the state of #CTE research in the military community, featuring Dr. Ann McKee and the story of Sgt. Kevin Ash, who was diagnosed with CTE in 2017. 7PM EST/PST on CBS. More details: cbsnews.com/news/combat-vete…
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Lee Goldstein @MADLab1 talks about the differences in #concussion symptoms, which can lead to the same #CTE pathology #FiTBI18
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Quick reminder of pathological features of #CTE #FiTBI18 and it's not limited to American football - the disease has also been diagnosed in former circus performers, psychiatric patients and domestic violence victims - all had history of head trauma
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We are pleased to announce that our second debate will feature Prof. Steven Gentleman and Prof. Lee Goldstein who will debating if CTE is a major public health concern- what do you think? Are we on the brink of a CTE epidemic? Join our discussions at Frontiers in TBI #FiTBI18
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Frontiers in TBI 2018 is a month away! We have a fantastic speaker line up with a broad range of topics to be discussed and debated. Gala dinner tickets will be released this week. For details on tickets and other information, visit frontiersintbi.com #FiTBI18
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NFL players warn parents of tackle football dangers, CTE. Hear more from BUSM researchers: nbcchicago.com/news/sports/N…
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