This recent review article from Donald Weaver on druggable targets for the immunopathy of Alzheimer's disease is now available to read, go take a look👀👇

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#DYK there are things you can do to improve your brain health?

In Episode 10 of Krembil Brain Institute's #YourComplexBrain podcast, learn about the top 5 science-based tips to keeping your brain fit & healthy at any age - featuring University Health Network experts!

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It's always a pleasure to speak with Dr.SaskiaSivananthan about the way forward in Alzheimer's research, as we both have the same goal - to help patients.

If this topic is of interest, consider giving this episode a listen.

I am honoured and grateful to receive this Krembil Chair in Drug Discovery in Alzheimer's Research, and fellowship award, which will help us to continue our work and train many new scientists. Thank you to everyone who attended today's event.

Global pharmaceutical company Takeda will exclusively license small molecules that target tau, which were developed by Treventis, building on the Alzheimer’s & neurodegenerative research expertise of Donald Weaver's lab at University Health Network.

Read more: bit.ly/3UuBJTz

How does #stress rewire our brain? And is stress contagious? These fascinating questions + more are answered in Episode 1 of our #YourComplexBrain #podcast featuring Dr. Jaideep Bains, with Dr. Kathryn Curtis & @FarrahSchwartz. 👏👏👏

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I was referred a patient with 'dementia' only to discover that she was malnourished; she recovered completely with an improved diet. Her city had become a food desert and she suffered for it.

Read here: bit.ly/41XHQ66

Thank you The Peoples Pharmacy for featuring my research. I enjoyed speaking with you.

People living with dementia may have difficulties recognizing cold or dangerous weather conditions. With a winter storm coming, it's important to check in on your loved ones.

In today's Media Digest: Krembil Brain Institute researchers identify new model of #Alzheimers as an autoimmune disease

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This is a proud yet bittersweet post, as it is my last Krembil Annual Report launch as Director.

It has truly been an honour.

In this report, you will learn how our team is working hard to improve lives through research and care >> bit.ly/3LWOmTk

September is #WorldAlzheimersMonth . The annual cost of dementia to the Canadian economy & healthcare system is >$10.4 billion. This devastating diagnosis for patients will also have a devastating economic impact. It is critical that we invest in neurodegenerative research.

NEW essay in The Conversation Canada by @drdonweaver: ' #Alzheimer ’s might not be primarily a brain disease. A new theory suggests it may be an autoimmune condition.'

Read it here: theconversation.com/ca & watch the video below, to learn more. ⬇️

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Episode 10 of our #YourComplexBrain #podcast covers the latest research into #longcovid and the #brain - are we any closer to understanding why some people get long COVID and others experience mild symptoms? Hear a patient perspective too.

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Read the latest issue of The Krembil Newsletter to learn about our recent discoveries, highlights from our 2022 Krembil Research Day event, and meet our newest scientist, Dr. Christopher Kim: bit.ly/3bdSfoT
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'The greater ability I have today to devise solutions to complex problems is directly related to my age and experience.'

Read this thoughtful & insightful article by Krembil Brain Institute neuroradiologist, inventor and author, Dr. Kieran Murphy, via @torontostar -> bit.ly/3nYsEDc

In Episode 9 of Krembil Brain Institute's #YourComplexBrain podcast, learn more about a new procedure that Dr. Mojgan Hodaie University Health Network is performing, which may help patients with #trigeminalneuralgia and other forms of #chronicpain , better manage their pain.

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Pleased to be attending the World Association of Theoretical and Computational Chemists (WATOC) Conference in Vancouver, presenting our work on the applications of computational chemistry to understanding Alzheimer’s as an autoimmune disease, and our search for novel therapies.

Read about the latest findings from Canada’s largest #research hospital in University Health Network’s Research Spotlight newsletter >> uhnresearch.ca/newsletter/res… @Bradwouters gelareh-zadeh

A special episode of #YourComplexBrain #podcast features Alfonso Fasano, Soania Mathur, MD and topdresearch (Hugh Johnston), discussing the importance and value of patient partnership in #Parkinson 's #research .

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