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Great morning bringing together the CCANDL and NeuroLAND teams for our 2nd joint lab meeting! 🧠✨

We had an insightful discussion on AI ethics in higher ed, AI in research, and university generative AI policies.

Exciting to keep this collaboration growing! 🤝

#CCANDL #NeuroLAND #UWMadison #AIEthics
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October 26, 2026 at 3:51 PM
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This morning, CCANDL held our first lab meeting of the semester!
Looking forward to a productive semester of research and collaboration! 💡
#CCANDL #Research #CognitiveCommunication #LabMeeting #UWMadison
October 14, 2026 at 3:38 PM
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This past Saturday, CCANDL hosted a lab candle-making party! 🕯️✨

We spent the afternoon blending scents, pouring custom candles, and enjoying pizza and treats together! 🍂

The best way to gear up for a great fall semester as a team!💛

#CCANDL #LabOuting #UWMadison #FallSemester #LabLife
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October 12, 2026 at 3:46 PM
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Meet the leadership and staff behind everything we do at CCANDL

- Kimberly Mueller
- Leah Sanson-Miles
- Carol Van Hulle
- Kristin Basche

We are so lucky to have their guidance and expertise keeping our lab running!

#CCANDL #LabLeadership #SpeechPathology #AlzheimerResearch
Purple floral background Dr. Mueller’s research focuses on understanding the neural mechanisms and behavioral aspects of speech and language changes across the spectrum of aging, preclinical Alzheimer’s disease, MCI, AD dementia, and other forms of dementia. Her work utilizes naturalistic speech-language samples as one means of analyzing and understanding subtle changes to communication. Dr. Mueller is also interested in the design and testing of identification methods of early cognitive change in the presence of AD biomarkers, and multimodal therapeutic interventions to address cognitive-communication difficulties in MCI and dementia due to neurodegenerative disease. Kimberly Mueller (Ph.D., CCC-SLP) Purple floral background Carol earned her graduate degree in psychology with an emphasis on quantitative genetics from the University of Colorado. Dr. Van Hulle has been at UW for over 10 years and currently serves as a biostatistician with Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. She is interested in how speech and communication relate to markers of preclinical Alzheimer’s disease. Carol Van ​Hulle Purple floral background Kristin earned her MPH concentrated in Biostatistics from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She currently serves as a biostatistician with the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. Kristin is interested in understanding how changes in speech and communication relate to Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers. Kristin Basche Purple floral background Leah earned her Bachelor of Science in Clinical Psychology from Edgewood College. Prior to joining CCANDL as Research Program Manager, she worked as a study coordinator for the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center for nearly 6 years. During that time, she focused primarily on Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and early detection of AD related biomarkers. Leah is interested in understanding changes to communication and how they relate to AD biomarkers, and the development of potential therapeutic interventions in those living with MCI and dementia. Leah Sanson-Miles
October 7, 2026 at 1:59 PM
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Highlighting the postdocs and Ph.D. students driving our research forward:
- Deling He
- Madeline Hale
- Hayley Olson
- Amanda DeWitt
- Phoebe Crumpton

We appreciate all the hard work they put in, and we're so lucky to have them! #PhDStudents #Postdoc #UWMadison
Purple floral background Meet The Lab! PhD Students and Postdocs CCANDL Purple floral background Madeline received her B.S. degree from the University of Texas at Dallas, double majoring in Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology and Neuroscience. She is currently a student in the MS/PhD program in Speech-Language Pathology at UW-Madison. Madeline is interested in studying the cognitive-communication changes that result from neurodegenerative disease, specifically in AD dementia. She is especially interested in investigating measures of fluency as a possible early detection tool for subtle cognitive changes along the disease spectrum and their relation to AD biomarkers. Madeline Hale Purple floral background Deling is a postdoctoral researcher in the lab who recently earned her Ph.D. degree in CS&D from the University of Memphis. She is passionate about incorporating multidisciplinary research to understand the sensory-motor neurocognitive processing of speech (e.g., neural oscillations, speech rhythms, semantic memory). Currently, she is focusing on the early acoustic speech changes of natural spoken language for the risks of Alzheimer’s disease as well as the underlying neuropathological and cognitive mechanisms. She is also interested in fostering open-access research and promoting diversity and inclusion in the academic community. Deling He Purple floral background Hayley received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Kansas in Neuroscience with a minor in Linguistics in 2020. She is currently a student in the Ph.D. program in Communication Sciences & Disorders at UW-Madison. Hayley is interested in studying testing measures of language in persons with Aphasia and Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), neuroimaging to understand language organization in the brain, and fluency as it pertains to early detection of AD. She is also interested in increasing access to research in underrepresented groups and diversifying AD research. Hayley Olson Purple floral background Amanda holds a BS in CS&D and an MA-LIS with a concentration in Data Management and Analytics, both earned from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Prior to doctoral study, she served as academic staff on multiple interdisciplinary research teams focused on investigating the relationships between behavioral, biological, and social-contextual factors and cognitive and neuropathologic outcomes in ADRD. Her research interests include speech and language change in the context of ADRD, robust and accessible speech-language based cognitive assessment techniques, and the relationship between social determinants of health and cognitive outcomes. Amanda DeWitt Purple floral background Phoebe (she/her) is a certified SLP and a doctoral student in the CS&D department at UW-Madison. She earned both her B.A. in CS&D and her M.S. in SLP from UW-Madison. Phoebe completed her SLP clinical fellowship at the New Mexico VA Health Care System in Albuquerque. She has worked clinically with patients across the lifespan in both medical and educational settings. Her research interests center on identifying effective, modified counseling strategies for individuals with cognitive-communication disorders and their care partners, particularly those affected by AD and ADRD. She is also interested in the development of an evidence-based counseling protocol tailored for SLPs. Phoebe Crumpton
October 5, 2026 at 2:45 PM
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Getting to know our graduate student researchers at CCANDL:
- Alexis Jentz
- Sofia James
- Lily Leicht
- Hannah Dassow
We are so lucky to have them guiding our research and supporting the team!
#CCANDL #GraduateResearch #UWMadison #SpeechPathology #Audiology
Purple floral background with University of Wisconsin Madison Logo and CCANDL logo. purple text that says Alexis earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in Communication Sciences and Disorders with Honors in the Liberal Arts. She is currently a second-year graduate student at UW-Madison working towards her doctorate in Audiology (AuD). Alexis is interested in exploring the connection between hearing loss and cognitive decline and is very excited to work with CCANDL! Alexis Jentz Purple floral background with University of Wisconsin Madison Logo and CCANDL logo. purple text that says Sofia earned her Bachelor of Science degrees in Linguistics and Communication Disorders and Sciences from the University of Oregon. She is currently a first-year graduate student in the Clinical MS Speech-Language Pathology program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Sofia is interested in speech disfluencies, discourse production, and how language and motor changes interact in different neurological conditions. She is excited to be a part of CCANDL! Sofia James Purple floral background with University of Wisconsin Madison Logo and CCANDL logo. purple text that says Lily earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a certificate in Disability Rights and Services. She is currently a first-year graduate student at UW-Madison in the MS Speech-Language Pathology program. Lily’s current interests are in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and post-stroke and post-TBI speech and language disorders, but she loves exploring all areas of the field. Being part of the CCANDL team is a highlight of her experience at UW-Madison! Lily Leicht Purple floral background with University of Wisconsin Madison Logo and CCANDL logo. purple text that says Hannah earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in Communication Sciences and Disorders with certificates in Disability Rights & Services and Promoting Activity for Diverse Abilities. She is currently a first-year graduate student at UW-Madison and working towards a MS in Speech-Language Pathology. She is open to exploring all specialties and is particularly interested in children with hearing loss. She loves being a part of CCANDL and spending time with the other lab members! Hannah Dassow
September 30, 2026 at 3:36 PM
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Such a great morning bringing together the CCANDL and NeuroLAND teams for our FIRST-ever joint lab meeting!

Thank you to Dr. Kimberly Mueller and Dr. Haley Dresang for going over each lab's research aims and active projects. 🧠✨

#CCANDL #NeuroLAND #ResearchCommunity #UWMadison
Fall background with pumpkins, leaves, red berries and pinecones Dr. Mueller presenting introducing a slide of the CCANDL lab members Fall background with pumpkins, leaves, red berries and pinecones Dr. Mueller presenting going over CCANDL's ongoing research projects Fall background with pumpkins, leaves, red berries and pinecones Dr. Dresang introducing NeuroLAND Fall background with pumpkins, leaves, red berries and pinecones Dr. Dresang going over cohorts in their current studies
September 28, 2026 at 3:37 PM
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Welcome to the team, everyone! Can’t wait to see what amazing contributions you all bring to CCANDL this year. It’s going to be an exciting journey! 🎉
September 25, 2026 at 12:01 AM
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This past week, our PhD Student, Phoebe, tabled at the 24th Annual Update in Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias conference! Check out other opportunities the Alzheimer's Association has to offer in the link below!

alz.org/wi/volunteers

#CCANDL #alzheimersassociation
September 24, 2026 at 7:10 PM
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Meet the undergraduate research team driving our work forward at CCANDL:
- Anikka Baker
- Rachel Weinberg
- Adelaide Lilla
- Hannah Cozad
- Payton Eilers
We are thrilled to have such a dedicated group of students on board.
#CCANDL #UndergradResearch #UWMadison
September 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Please join us in welcoming our new undergraduate researchers to CCANDL! We are excited to see all the great things they will accomplish in the lab this year. Welcome, everyone!
- Maddie Minser
- Natalie Grant
- Ella Hansen
- Nora Koerth
#CCANDL #UndergradResearch #UWMadison
September 23, 2026 at 2:17 PM
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Today is World Alzheimer's Day, and our team at CCANDL is proud to stand in support of everyone affected by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Today and every day, we are committed to advancing awareness, reducing stigma, and advocating for cognitive health.💜

#WorldAlzheimersDay #EndALZ
September 21, 2026 at 3:29 PM
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The CCANDL team had a wonderful time at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC)! Our team enjoyed connecting with researchers and clinicians, sharing their work, and learning about the latest advances in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias research.✨ #AlzheimersResearch
July 28, 2026 at 10:02 PM
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‼️ Hey #AAIC26! Catch CCANDL leader Dr. Kimberly Mueller’s poster presentation this Monday, 7/13 from 7:30am-4:15pm in the Exhibit Hall! See below for more details on her research! #dementia #Alzheimers #hearingaids #slp #Audiology #Cognition #ADRD #ENDALZ ‼️🧠💜
July 8, 2026 at 4:58 PM
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‼️ Hey #AAIC26! Make sure to check out CCANDL PhD student Madeline Hale’s poster presentation at the Alzheimer’s Imaging Consortium Preconference this Saturday, 7/11, and again during the main conference on Monday, 7/13! See below for all the details! #Cognition #Biomarkers #ADRD #ENDALZ ‼️🧠💜
July 8, 2026 at 4:58 PM
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The Dementia Matters podcast has a new website! The Dementia Matters podcast is hosted by the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Program medical director and CCANDL collaborator, Dr. Nathaniel Chin. Check it out!🧠🧑‍🔬https://dementiamatters.adrc.wisc.edu/ #DementiaMatters #AlzheimersResearch
June 30, 2026 at 8:53 PM
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We are saddened by the passing of Michael Johnson, President and CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County. Through a partnership with CCANDL, he helped create research opportunities for local high school students. We are grateful for Mr. Johnson's dedication and the lasting impact he has had.
June 17, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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The perfect wrap-up to the semester!

We recently gathered to celebrate the end of the term and catch up outside of the lab. Thank you Dr. Mueller for hosting everyone!
We loved getting to celebrate our graduates, Hannah Dassow, Anna Johnson, Lily Leicht, and Pajnra Xiong!

#CCANDL #grad #uwmadison
May 27, 2026 at 5:51 PM
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Congratulations to CCANDL PhD student Phoebe on her oral presentation at the Conference on Cognition, Aging, & Speech Communication! She presented her research exploring the relationships between depressive symptoms, #sleep, and #speech in preclinical #Alzheimer's. We are so proud of her! 🧠🗣️💜
May 8, 2026 at 5:23 PM
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Exciting news from the Gilmore-Bykovskyi Lab & CCANDL!
Congrats to PhD student Haley Colgate Kottler on her new publication! This study uses transcribed #speech data and latent class analysis to detect lucid episodes in advanced dementia. 🧠
🔗https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/13872877261445464
May 6, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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Huge congratulations to our Class of 2026 graduates! 🎓 We are incredibly proud of everything you’ve accomplished during your time at CCANDL. We wish you the absolute best as you start your next chapters! 👏✨
#UWMadison #UWGrad #Classof2026 #CCANDL #CSD #OnWisconsin
May 6, 2026 at 1:37 PM
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CCANDL had a great time volunteering at the annual Solomon Carter Fuller Brain Health Brunch this weekend! Recruitment for the Over‑the‑Counter Hearing Aid Study (AD‑OTC) was also a big success. ❤️👂🧠#ADRD #Alzheimers #hearing #brainhealth #audiology #MCI #DementiaResearch #EndAlz
April 29, 2026 at 3:22 PM
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CCANDL leader, Dr. Kimberly Mueller, will be giving a FREE Badger Talk today, April 22 at 6:00 PM CST. Dr. Mueller will share the latest progress in understanding and treating Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. If you would like to attend, please register here: www.uwlax.edu/gel/dementia...
April 22, 2026 at 4:37 PM
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CCANDL had a strong presence at the annual UW-Madison ADRD Research Day!🎉Deling He, Phoebe Crumpton, Madeline Hale, and Amanda DeWitt all presented research focused on a variety of topics such as speech and language measures, brain structure and function, and emerging biomarkers in ADRD. 🧠
April 16, 2026 at 9:15 PM
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Congratulations to CCANDL PhD student Phoebe Crumpton on receiving a two-day ($330) scholarship to attend the Alzheimer’s Association 40th Annual Wisconsin State Conference in May! We’re so proud of her and excited to see her continue her impactful work.
March 19, 2026 at 2:08 PM