Sharon Cohen, MD FRCPC (Neurology), is a behavioral neurologist and the Medical Director of Toronto Memory Program, a medical facility she founded in 1996 to enhance diagnosis, care, and therapeutic options for individuals with or at risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Her memory clinic and research site are among the most active in Canada. Dr. Cohen has over 30 years’ experience in Alzheimer’s care and clinical research and has been an investigator for over 200 pharmacological trials, including those in preclinical Alzheimer’s disease. She has a particular interest in early detection and Alzheimer’s prevention. Dr. Cohen represents Canada on international 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 chooses to practice in the community, consistent with her belief that dementia care and clinical research are best offered in the real-world setting.
