Accepted
Yes
Applicant
Meeting
ADPD 2025, Vienna, Austria
PI Name
Statement
As a fifth-year graduate student at the Neuroscience program, I am applying for the Robert and Linda Mahley Career Advancement Award to attend the Alzheimer’s Disease and Parkinson’s Diseases Conference 2025 (ADPD), where I have been accepted to present a poster on my thesis research bridging single-nucleus transcriptomics analysis and electroencephalogram features in knock-in mouse models for Alzheimer’s disease (AD). This project aims to disentangle complex disease mechanisms via a multimodal approach, offering molecular and systems-level insights that can drive the identification of novel treatment targets for AD. The ADPD conference is a premier gathering of global scientists in neurodegenerative disease research, making it an ideal venue to present my findings and engage with experts whose feedback will be invaluable as I develop this work further.
At this stage of my training as a PhD candidate after five years at Gladstone, attending the ADPD conference is crucial for further career progression and scientific growth. I have involved in studying neurodegenerative diseases since college, and later I narrowed my interest specifically in AD for its complexity and growing demand of treatments around the globe. My previous contributions have been recognized through co-authorship in several publications, including journals such as Nature. In my current study, I found cell-type-specific differentially expressed genes corresponding to electrophysiological feature changes which enables functional analysis to show potential proteomic pathways relevant to neural network dynamics and altered behaviors. I have presented the findings at internal symposiums and got awarded the Discovery Fellowship at UCSF for academic excellence and community commitments. I believe that ADPD is a perfect opportunity to connect directly with leading scientists in AD research, which will enhance my understanding of the latest therapeutic approaches and expose me to innovative methodologies. These insights will inform my current work and position me well for a successful career transition into a more independent research role after graduation. Furthermore, I am eager to foster potential collaborations, particularly with labs performing complementary research, to advance Gladstone’s contributions in the studies of neurodegenerative diseases.
In addition to my research efforts, I am deeply committed to supporting Gladstone’s collaborative and forward-looking culture. I have mentored rotation students, providing guidance and support to undergraduate interns, thereby enhancing our team’s collective expertise. I have been actively promoting scientific collaborations with external experts from top institutes like Stanford University. Additionally, my involvement with Gladstone’s Intellectual Property and Legal Affairs office has allowed me to engage in outreach that aligns our scientific discoveries with real-world impact, emphasizing our commitment to innovation. These experiences have enabled me to contribute positively to the Gladstone community, both scientifically and organizationally, in line with the mission of advancing translational research and developing the next generation of researchers.
Overall, receiving this grant would allow me to bring my work to an international audience, showcasing Gladstone’s pioneering role in Alzheimer’s research while returning with fresh perspectives and insights that will benefit my colleagues and our ongoing projects in AD.
Thank you very much for considering my application!
At this stage of my training as a PhD candidate after five years at Gladstone, attending the ADPD conference is crucial for further career progression and scientific growth. I have involved in studying neurodegenerative diseases since college, and later I narrowed my interest specifically in AD for its complexity and growing demand of treatments around the globe. My previous contributions have been recognized through co-authorship in several publications, including journals such as Nature. In my current study, I found cell-type-specific differentially expressed genes corresponding to electrophysiological feature changes which enables functional analysis to show potential proteomic pathways relevant to neural network dynamics and altered behaviors. I have presented the findings at internal symposiums and got awarded the Discovery Fellowship at UCSF for academic excellence and community commitments. I believe that ADPD is a perfect opportunity to connect directly with leading scientists in AD research, which will enhance my understanding of the latest therapeutic approaches and expose me to innovative methodologies. These insights will inform my current work and position me well for a successful career transition into a more independent research role after graduation. Furthermore, I am eager to foster potential collaborations, particularly with labs performing complementary research, to advance Gladstone’s contributions in the studies of neurodegenerative diseases.
In addition to my research efforts, I am deeply committed to supporting Gladstone’s collaborative and forward-looking culture. I have mentored rotation students, providing guidance and support to undergraduate interns, thereby enhancing our team’s collective expertise. I have been actively promoting scientific collaborations with external experts from top institutes like Stanford University. Additionally, my involvement with Gladstone’s Intellectual Property and Legal Affairs office has allowed me to engage in outreach that aligns our scientific discoveries with real-world impact, emphasizing our commitment to innovation. These experiences have enabled me to contribute positively to the Gladstone community, both scientifically and organizationally, in line with the mission of advancing translational research and developing the next generation of researchers.
Overall, receiving this grant would allow me to bring my work to an international audience, showcasing Gladstone’s pioneering role in Alzheimer’s research while returning with fresh perspectives and insights that will benefit my colleagues and our ongoing projects in AD.
Thank you very much for considering my application!
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