ANA News
2018-01-03 – January 2018 Dear Colleague, I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and a great start to 2018. As we look ahead to the opportunities and challenges of the new year, I want to remind you that the American Neurological Association is your partner in supporting the professional success of your…
2017-12-22 – Dear Director Mulvaney and Acting Secretary Hargan: As the premier professional society of academic neurologists and neuroscientists devoted to advancing the goals of academic neurology, the American Neurological Association was deeply concerned by the news reported in the December 16 Washington…
2017-12-20 – A new study published in Annals of Neurology, one of the ANA's two peer-reviewed journals, shows that there is a high frequency of tics in an extremely highly achieving group of pre-pubertal singers. 35% of 40 young singers in the Boys Choir exhibited tics during a public concert of Bach's…
2017-12-19 – Science Magazine published an article about the NIH’s efforts to support young and midcareer researchers. The article highlights the remarks of NIH Principal Deputy Director Larry Tabak, DDS, PhD, that announced a plan to aim for the NIH to provide additional grants to younger and at-risk…
2017-12-18 – On Dec. 11, Michael Rosbash, PhD, an American scientist who received a Nobel Prize this year, spoke out on the state of science funding and expressed his concerns about cuts to research. According to press reports, Dr. Rosbash’s remarks, which came as part of his address at an awards’ gala banquet…
2017-12-08 – New Alzheimer’s research from ANA President Dr. David Holtzman suggests that ApoE4 promotes amyloidosis, but only in plaque-free mice. Learn more about the study on Alzforum: ApoE4 Promotes Amyloidosis, But Only in Plaque-Free Mice
2017-12-04 – UC San Diego neurobiologist Don Cleveland presented groundbreaking research in designer DNA drug development at the 2017 ANA Annual Meeting. Read the San Diego Union-Tribune’s coverage to learn more: Designer DNA drugs approach a potential watershed moment
2017-11-22 – Attention attendees of the 142nd Annual Meeting of the American Neurological Association The deadline to submit your ANA2017 evaluation has been extended to December 11, 2017. You should have received a reminder email to complete the ANA2017 evaluation from Express Evaluations (evaluate@express-…
2017-11-20 – ANA President Dr. David Holtzman discusses the desirability of widespread blood testing for the ApoE gene in the Sunday New York Times Review. Read the article: What if You Knew Alzheimer’s Was Coming for You?
2017-11-15 – American Neurological Association President Dr. David Holtzman was interviewed by USA Today about the future of Alzheimer's care and the impact of a neurologist shortage on patient access to treatment options. Read the article: Report: Alzheimer's treatment could be on horizon - but changes needed…