Toronto Memory Program:  Reasons For Hope In Alzheimer’s
Feb 03, 2022 12:30 PM
Dr. Sharon Cohen
Toronto Memory Program: Reasons For Hope In Alzheimer’s

Sharon Cohen, MD FRCPC
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Dr. Sharon Cohen is a behavioural neurologist and the medical director of Toronto Memory Program, a community-based medical facility which she established in 1996 for the purpose of enhancing diagnosis and treatment for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. Her memory clinic and dementia research site are among the most active in Canada. 

Dr. Cohen has over 28 years of experience in clinical research and has been a site PI for over 100 pharmacological trials. She represents Canada on international advisory boards and steering committees and is a consultant to a wide range of stakeholders including government organizations and patient advocacy groups.  She is a frequent lecturer and contributes to media events including those on medical ethics. She is known for her advocacy of individuals with neurodegenerative diseases.

Despite holding academic and hospital appointments, Dr. Cohen chooses to practice in the community, in keeping with her belief that dementia care and clinical research are best offered in the real world setting.

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