Mike Yassa
@mike_yassa
Neuroscience of #memory #depression #Alzheimers | Director @ucicnlm @YassaLab and @uci_brain | Tweeting in personal capacity.
DEI is under fire… but may be we need something better. Read my take in @insidehighered insidehighered.com/opinion/views/… #DEI #AcademicTwitter
Curing Alzheimer’s disease requires a radically different approach. It’s time we embrace the complexity and think about systems rather than isolated pathologies. Read my latest opinion on this at @_TheTransmitter thetransmitter.org/alzheimers-dis…
If you’re concerned about NIH’s policy regarding federal funding for universities with DEI programs It’s not time to panic just yet. Read my opinion on @statnews. statnews.com/2025/05/01/nih…
Loved seeing my brain artwork being featured on @YassaLab’s thank you cards to their BEACoN study participants! Thanks @mike_yassa and #Liv for making these! ☺️
Anytime a university's federal funding is threatened somebody screams, "just use the endowment". Here's why universities can't - and shouldn't - use their endowments to bridge shortfalls in federal funding. Read my essay on @Medium medium.com/@myassa_62896/… #HigherEducation…
How to Dismantle the U.S. Research Enterprise in 15 Days medium.com/p/how-to-disma… #research #funding #NIH #government
For decades, NIH funding has fueled breakthroughs in cancer, heart disease and more. But a new policy puts progress at risk. We’re asking Congress to oppose this abrupt change. Email your lawmakers! #SaveNIHresearch Info: bit.ly/40YZKWH
Many in biotech/private sector are boasting about their ways of funding and doing science But they are staffed with PhDs and postdocs we train in our @NIH and @NSF funded labs in universities With uni labs lacking funds to train, the private sector will be profoundly harmed
neuroscience-backed hope for the future of research 🤝 mental health We're just getting started, grateful to be working with brilliant neuroscientists at @UCIrvine @ucicnlm @mike_yassa
A new study could help destigmatize illnesses like depression and anxiety, and lead to more treatment. discovermagazine.com/mind/visualizi…
1/18: Well, after 23 years as faculty at Harvard and almost 15 years of amazing collaborations, collegiality and growth at McLean Hospital, today I officially start at @UCIrvine, where I will be the founding director of a new depression
Congratulations to Dr. Batool Rizvi aka @neurobatool on a successful PhD Defense! So proud of you and excited for your next steps!
Ecstatic to receive my PhD today!! So incredibly thankful to my PI @mike_yassa for all his encouragement in growing my scientific career and endeavors. Also thankful to family, friends, and other mentors/collaborators! 😍🧠🎉
an episode on MEMORY! why is yours bad? where are mems stored? also childbirth amnesia, movie myths, aging, cramming, hormones, & how to let go of the past. Mnemonology w/ Dr. @mike_yassa of @ucicnlm ·& @uci_brain is avail for you here: alieward.com/ologies/mnemon…
We're excited to finally share our review of fMRI hyperactivity in the Alzheimer’s disease pathological cascade, the result of a fun collaboration with @CorriveauNick, @fislarissa, Eoin Molloy, & @anne_maass Now out in @braincomms - summary thread below! academic.oup.com/braincomms/adv…
⏳ Tomorrow’s the day! Join us for the 3rd Annual McGaugh-Gerard Lecture with Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett! Learn about the intricacies of the brain’s inner workings. Don’t miss out—click the link below to RSVP! 🧠✨ cnlm.formstack.com/forms/feldman_…
Join us Oct. 22nd for a hybrid guest lecture by Dr. Marcus Holmes 'The Social Neuroscience Behind Face-to-Face Diplomacy?' Hosted by @z_baram @Prof_MHolmes 🔗 brain.uci.edu/event/marcus-h… @Prof_MHolmes
What are mechanisms in neuroscience? How can we support clarity & progress? 🧠📕🖊️ Article in @_TheTransmitter w @DaniSBassett & Ross with comments from John Krakauer @blamlab @LucinaUddin Arnsten @DesrochersLab @aa_fenton @kaczkurkin @ar0mcintosh @PessoaBrain & @mike_yassa !
Lauren Ross @ProfLaurenRoss and @DaniSBassett outline the different ways neuroscientists use the term mechanism, and they gather insight from nine scientists on how this variety makes it difficult to clarify standards in the field. thetransmitter.org/the-big-pictur…
Shout out to all the parents or caretakers who had to move mountains to make arrangements in order to attend #SfN24. I see you. PS - These two 🐭🐭 belong to our daughters and travel with me and/or @mike_yassa to conferences 💕 @SfNtweets
Time to think about putting more than one “I” in the canonical AD biomarker curves. Brand new preprint from @neurobatool showing parallel neuroinflammatory pathways to #Alzheimer’s disease through distinct cerebrovascular and amyloid mechanisms. Check it out! @YassaLab @ucicnlm…
New preprint is out 🔔! Excited to share our new findings on the interplay of neuroinflammation, cerebrovascular injury, and amyloid-beta. Check out how this cascade has implications for memory deficits in older adults. Huge thanks to @mike_yassa, @jennanadams, and #BethThomas…
Excited to be at the @IrvineBarclay theatre once again and host the wonderful @LFeldmanBarrett. If you’re in SoCal hope you can join us! Seats are almost filled up so don’t forget to RSVP!
✨ Curious about how we think and remember? Join us for the 3rd Annual McGaugh-Gerard Lecture with Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett, and get ready to expand your mind! Seats are limited so reserve your spot today by clicking the link below. cnlm.formstack.com/forms/feldman_…
We are sharing all things neuroscience Outreach and Education at #SfN24! Come visit us today and tomorrow in poster hall. All 5 posters will also be at the Brain Awareness Campaign Event 2:30 in the Hall A product theater. @Morgan_Coburn @NeuroHoke @irizarrygi @winnyning…