Dr. Sharon Cohen

"Dr. Sharon Cohen is a behavioural neurologist and medical director of Toronto Memory Program, a community-based medical facility which she established in 1996 to enhance diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Her memory clinic and research site are among the most active in Canada. 

Dr. Cohen has 30 years of experience in clinical research and has been a site PI for over 180 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 academic and hospital appointments, Dr. Cohen has always chosen to practice in the community, in keeping with her belief that dementia care and research are best offered in the real-world setting."