STAT’s AAIC in 30 Newsletter: A Friendly Welcome and Key Info

Meet Andrew, Your Reporter

Andrew is a writer for STAT (a news site about medicine and health). Here’s what you should know about him:

• What he covers: The biopharma industry (that’s companies that make medicines), scientific research, and public health (keeping communities healthy) across the continent (Europe, since he’s in London).
• Where he’s based: London.
• How to reach him privately: You can message him confidentially on Signal (a free app for secure chats) at the username drewqjoseph.71.
• Regular email: For thoughts about a tennis match (Zverev vs. Sinner) or other notes, he’s at [email protected].

What Is This Thing You’re Reading?

This is the web edition of STAT’s “AAIC in 30” newsletter.

• AAIC is a big conference (a meeting where people discuss science and health) that Andrew is reporting from.
• A newsletter is like a little magazine sent by email or posted online.
• This one is a popup newsletter, meaning it’s a special short series just for this event.
• Want it delivered to your inbox? You can sign up using the link provided by STAT.

Welcome to the First Edition!

Andrew says hi and shares some fun notes:

• This is the first edition of the popup newsletter from AAIC.
• He’ll be with you for the next couple of days.
• If you’re in London for the conference, he hopes you’ll step out of the “abyss” (the big, maybe dull building) of the conference center and enjoy the city in summer—it’s really special.
• Did you watch England win a game last night? If so, you might be sleepy and need to “pound the coffee” (drink lots of coffee) just like Andrew.
• He invites any thoughts, questions, or hot takes (strong opinions) on the tennis match Zverev vs. Sinner by email.

A Special Dementia Report (With a Discount!)

STAT has made a special report about dementia (a condition that affects memory and thinking). The report covers:

• Diagnostics – tests that help doctors spot dementia.
• Treatments – medicines or ways to help.
• Care – how to look after people with dementia.

Important Point: There’s a special conference discount! Use the code “AAIC” to download the report for only $5. Because of the exchange rate (how money converts from dollars to pounds), that costs less than a “flat white” (a type of coffee) this morning.

How to Grab the $5 Report (Step-by-Step)

1. Visit the STAT reports page (the “head here” link in the original).
2. At checkout, type in the code AAIC.
3. Pay the $5 and download the report.

Heads-Up: The Rest Is for Paying Subscribers

The original page then shows a blocking message: the rest of the article is exclusive to STAT+ subscribers.

• STAT+ is a paid membership (like a VIP pass) for STAT.
• It unlocks this article plus daily coverage and analysis of the biotech sector (companies that use biology to make things like medicines).
• If you already have an account, you can log in.
• You can also “View All Plans” or hit “Subscribe” to get access.

Important Point: Without a STAT+ subscription, you won’t see the rest of the story. But you can still get the newsletter and the discounted dementia report above!

Summary

Let’s recap what we learned in this beginner-friendly wrap-up:

• Andrew, a London-based STAT reporter, is sending a temporary newsletter from the AAIC conference.
• You can contact him on Signal or email, and sign up to get the newsletter in your inbox.
• STAT offers a dementia report (tests, treatments, care) for just $5 with code AAIC—cheaper than coffee!
• The full article past this point is locked behind STAT+, a paid service for biotech news.
• Everything else (the fun London tips, the tennis chat) is open for all.

FAQ

1. What is STAT?
STAT is a news website that writes about health, medicine, and biotech (science companies) stuff.

2. What does “AAIC” mean in this context?
The text doesn’t spell it out, but it’s clearly a conference in London about science/health that Andrew is covering with a popup newsletter.

3. How do I get the cheap dementia report?
Go to the reports link, enter the code “AAIC”, and pay $5. It’s a special conference deal.

4. Why can’t I read the whole article?
The rest is marked as a “STAT+ Exclusive Story.” You need to subscribe to STAT+ (or log in if you have it) to see it.

5. How can I privately talk to Andrew?
Download the Signal app and message him at drewqjoseph.71. That keeps your chat confidential.