Baycrest

The Virtual Brain joined Europe's Human Brain Project, to help researchers around the world better understand brain disorders and develop personalized care for patients. Dr. Donna Rose Addis, a leading New Zealand memory researcher, was awarded the Canada 150 Research Chair in Cognitive Neuroscience of Memory and Aging. Dr. Howard Chertkow, a distinguished cognitive neurologist, was appointed Chair in Cognitive Neurology and Innovation. Building on RRI's research and innovation, Baycrest established the Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation, a solution accelerator focused on driving innovation in the aging and brain health sector. The historic $123.5 million investment was the largest ever commitment in aging and brain health innovation by the federal and provincial governments, with assistance from the Baycrest Foundation and 40 organizational partners. First to identify anxiety as a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease, separate from depression. Unveiled Cogniciti, a free, scientifically validated, online brain health test to reassure adults worried about memory changes or encourage those with serious issues to contact a doctor. Published the first and only book providing guidance to people dealing with mild memory or other thinking problems. Living with Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Guide to Maximizing Brain Health and Reducing Risk of Dementia was awarded the 2013 USA Best Book Award. Baycrest released the world's first science-based cookbook, Mindfull, to support brain health through diet. Celebrating 30 Years Established that life-long musicians experience fewer age-related hearing problems than non-musicians. Launched a new website for teens to support them in coping with the changes associated with living with a parent who has early-onset dementia. 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Created the first Canadian Brain Health Food Guide to help adults over 50 preserve their thinking and memory skills as they age. Developed the first group language intervention to help patients with a rare language dementia preserve their communication abilities longer. Dr. Allison Sekuler, a leading expert in aging and vision science, was appointed Vice-President of Research at Baycrest, Managing Director of the Rotman Research Institute, and the Sandra A. Rotman Chair in Cognitive Neuroscience. Dr. Jennifer Ryan was appointed the Reva James Leeds Chair in Neuroscience and Research Leadership. Dr. Jean Chen, a neuroimaging expert, was named a Canada Research Chair in Neuroimaging of Aging. Dr. Jed Meltzer, an MEG and language expert, was named a Canada Research Chair in Interventional Cognitive Neuroscience. The scientific headquarters of the Canadian Consortium on Neuro- degeneration in Aging, moved to Baycrest. With this addition, Baycrest became home to the largest network of dementia research being done across the country. Dr. Amanda Grenier, a leading social gerontology researcher, was appointed the Norman and Honey Schipper Chair in Gerontological Social Work. 26 ROTMAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE

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