Events

Exploring Light Therapy as a Treatment for Mild Cognitive Impairment (February 23, 2023)

Part of the 'Advances in Dementia Research' webinar series. Hosted by TDRA in partnership with the Alzheimer Society of Toronto. Presented by Dr. Neda Rashidi-Ranjbar, this webinar reviews a study that investigates a form of non-invasive light therapy called photobiomodulation as a treatment for Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI); an early stage of Alzheimer’s disease.

Temerty-Tanz-TDRA Workshop Presentations (November 30th, 2022)

Presentations related to the intersection of dementia and depression. Learn about how these conditions interact, and hear about the investigation of contributing factors such as inflammatory responses, cerebrovascular diseases, heart rate variability, and type two diabetes.

Understanding the Complexity of Aging and Dementia (November 17, 2022)

Part of the 'Advances in Dementia Research' webinar series. Hosted by TDRA in partnership with the Alzheimer Society of Toronto. Presented by Dr. Sandra Black, this webinar provides an overview of the BEAM (Brain-Eye Amyloid Memory) study. The BEAM study investigates whether measurements of the eye can be used for earlier detection of dementia.

Exploring Novel Drug Treatments for Agitation in Alzheimer's Disease (September 27, 2022)

Presented by Dr. Krista L. Lanctôt, this webinar presents an overview of two ongoing clinical trials evaluating new drug treatments for agitation in Alzheimer’s disease (AD).

Exploring Links between Sleep, Cognitive Impairment & Stroke (July 12, 2022)

Part of the 'Advances in Dementia Research' webinar series. Hosted by TDRA in partnership with the Alzheimer Society of Toronto. Presented by Dr. Mark Boulos, this webinar discusses evidence that links sleep disorders with cognitive impairment and stroke. Dr. Boulos also explains how home sleep testing may improve outcomes in patients with cognitive dysfunction and stroke, and discusses preliminary results from a related study called ‘ENCHANT’.

Updates on Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation in Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Disorders (May 24, 2022)

Part of the 'Advances in Dementia Research' webinar series. Hosted by TDRA in partnership with the Alzheimer Society of Toronto. Presented by Dr. Tarek Rajji, this webinar provides an overview of non-invasive brain stimulation techniques for Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders, and discusses a brain stimulation study that aims to improve memory and thinking processes in people with mild cognitive impairment.

Diversifying Research in Alzheimer’s Disease – Identifying Risk and Protective Factors In Asian Populations (March 24, 2022)

Part of the 'Advances in Dementia Research' webinar series. Hosted by TDRA in partnership with the Alzheimer Society of Toronto. In this webinar, Dr. Ho Yu from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) reviews genetic and lifestyle risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease, including differences between population groups. This webinar also discusses the Asian Cohort for Alzheimer’s Disease (ACAD) study.

Updates on Diagnosis and Self Care Through Wearables and Molecular Technologies (January 11, 2022)

Part of the 'Advances in Dementia Research' webinar series. Hosted by TDRA in partnership with the Alzheimer Society of Toronto. In this webinar, scientists from the Ontario Neurodegenerative Disease Research Initiative (ONDRI) present recent updates related to their work in studying multiple diseases that can cause dementia. Details of the Health in Aging and Neurodegeneration in Dementias in Ontario (HANDDS-ONT) study are also discussed.

AST Patrons Network Event: Toronto Dementia Research Alliance (December 16, 2021)

A webinar hosted by the Alzheimer Society of Toronto (AST) featuring Luca F. Pisterzi, TDRA's Director of Strategy & Operations. An overview of the TDRA is presented, including our recent initiatives toward better understanding, preventing, and treating dementia. For both the scientific community and the general public. Password to access recording: U%=1SSif

Shaking Things Up: Virtual Dementia Care (June 22, 2021)

A webinar discussing virtual care for people living with dementia during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Hosted by the Ontario Neurodegenerative Disease Research Initiative (ONDRI) and the Alzheimer Society. For both the scientific community and the general public.