why," says Posluns. "Is it
interactions among sex
stress, hormones or some-
hormones, gender, aging
thing about the female
and neuronal function play
brain itself? We need re-
a key role in how we operate
search to find the answers
cognitively. Research dedi-
so that women can stay
cated to women's brain
brain healthy longer."
health could lead to new
treatment approaches and
Dr. Tiffany Chow, a clinician
new discoveries to prevent
scientist at Baycrest's
or delay cognitive decline."
Sam and Ida Ross Memory
Clinic and the first female
In its inaugural year, Women
neuroscientist supported
of Baycrest hosted several
by Women of Baycrest, says
popular events that caught
that "not many people are
the attention of the media
researching the big picture
including an expert panel
aspect of gender and aging,
discussion on women and
but scientists agree that
aging, an evening of access
to exclusive boutiques, and a
celebrity book launch.
In addition to fundraising,
Women of Baycrest is planning several educational
projects including a one-day
brain health symposium, a
cook book and a magazine
featuring research related to
(l-r) WB member Fran
women's brain health.
Sonshine and daughter Jodi
"Beat Brain Sag: Ladies, Give Your Grey Matter A Lift" panel
discussion featured (front, l-r) Dr. Marla Shapiro, Women of Bay-
Tanentzap at the Women of
For more information, visit
crest founder Lynn Posluns, Baycrest's Dr. Tiffany Chow, (back,
Baycrest plaque dedication.
www.womenofbaycrest.com.
l-r) Libby Znaimer and mid-life specialist Dr. Jean Marmoreo.
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