Lab Retreat 2025, Catskills — NY
Glamping in the Catskills
Drone footage by Oscar M. Rodriguez Fiallos
This fall, the Victor Lab left the bustle of New York City behind and headed to the Catskills for our first lab retreat. We traded pipettes for hiking boots, explored the trails leading to Haines Falls, and soaked in the breathtaking colors of peak leaf-peeping season. Surrounded by crisp air and golden foliage, we had the chance to connect with nature and with each other.
We spent the evening around the fire pit, roasting marshmallows for s’mores, sipping warm apple cider, and sharing stories. Between hikes and campfire laughter, we also held team work sessions and a scientific brainstorming discussion that sparked new ideas for our research.
The retreat was the perfect mix of adventure, reflection, and collaboration, a reminder that great science grows from great connections.
WALK to end Alzheimer’s 2025, Central Park — NY
Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Central Park
Our lab was proud to join thousands of participants at the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Central Park, an annual event that brings together families, caregivers, scientists, and advocates committed to ending Alzheimer’s disease. In partnership with the Blanchard Lab, we raised four thousand dollars to support the mission of the Alzheimer’s Association.
It was a meaningful day for our team. We walked together, celebrated loved ones affected by the disease, and strengthened our commitment to advancing the science that will lead to better diagnostics and treatments. Dr. Victor wore a shirt stamped with #ALZFunded, a reminder of the critical support the Alzheimer’s Association provides for our research in the Victor Lab.
This event was a moment for our lab to connect with the broader Alzheimer’s community, honor the urgency of our work, and reaffirm why we push the science forward every day.