Journal of Alzheimers Disease & Parkinsonism
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Sharon Cohen

Biography

Dr. Sharon Cohen is a behavioural neurologist and the medical director of Toronto Memory Program. She is known for excellence in patient care, teaching and clinical research. She holds an FRCPC in neurology from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
Dr. Cohen is committed to improving treatment for Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. Her research site is the most active in the country in Alzheimer’s disease and has contributed to over 100 international treatment studies providing participation to over 2,500 Canadian patients and their families. Dr. Cohen also successfully initiated a first-of-its-kind fellowship to address the shortage of skilled research physicians in the field of dementia. 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.
Dr. Cohen is a frequent lecturer and contributes to various media events including those on medical ethics. She is known for her advocacy for individuals with neurodegenerative diseases.

Research Interest

 Alzheimer's, Behavioural Neurology, Dementia, Neurodegenerative Diseases, Parkinson's