The Toronto Dementia Research Alliance (TDRA) is pleased to announce a unique opportunity for researchers affiliated with its member institutions to present their work to editors from the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), as part of a special University of Toronto roadshow coinciding with the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) in Toronto this summer.
On Friday, July 25, 2025, from 2:00 to 5:00 PM, TDRA will host an afternoon session dedicated to neurodegenerative disease and dementia research—one of only a few key stops selected for this prestigious JAMA Network engagement. The session will take place in downtown Toronto (venue to be confirmed) and will feature a curated set of presentations highlighting high-impact, clinically relevant research nearing publication or poised to shape the field.
Why Participate?
Selected researchers will present their work to:
Editors and staff from the JAMA Network
Senior faculty from the University of Toronto
Colleagues from across TDRA institutions
This is a rare chance to showcase emerging findings to one of the world’s most influential medical publishing groups—enhancing the visibility and potential impact of your research.
Presentation Details
Format: 7–10 minute presentations, followed by Q&A
Topics: Projects should be related to neurodegenerative diseases or dementia and be close to completion, publication-ready, or of high potential impact
Presenters: Principal Investigators or designated delegates
Eligibility: Must be affiliated with a TDRA member institution—Baycrest, CAMH, Ontario Shores, Sunnybrook, UHN, or the University of Toronto
How to Apply
Researchers interested in participating must submit the following to tdra@utoronto.ca by 5:00 PM on Wednesday, June 18, 2025:
A 300-word abstract describing the project and highlighting promising unpublished results
Confirmation of availability of the presenter and team members for the full session on July 25
TDRA will review all submissions to ensure alignment with event criteria and will follow up with selected presenters shortly after the deadline.
This initiative underscores the growing momentum in dementia and cognitive neurology research across Toronto. TDRA is proud to help facilitate this high-level dialogue between local scientists and leading voices in academic publishing.
For questions or more information, please contact us at tdra@utoronto.ca.
