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While aging is inevitable, being proactive about keeping our minds sharp can significantly improve our quality of life.
On Wednesday, February 11, from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m., join CBC’s Stephen Quinn as he moderates a free Alumni UBC webinar: MEDTalks: Think Well, Live Well – Brain Health for Life.
This session brings together a panel of UBC experts from medicine, nursing, dentistry, to share evidence-based approaches for maintaining cognitive health. From the latest in Alzheimer’s research to the links between nutrition and psychology, you'll learn how to support your own well-being or care for a loved one.
Speakers:
- Dr. Anuja Doshi — Assistant Professor of Teaching, Director of DMD Periodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, UBC
- Dr. Haakon Nygaard — Assistant Professor, Division of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, UBC; Fipke Professor in Alzheimer’s Research; Director, UBC Hospital Clinic for Alzheimer Disease and Related Disorders
- Dr. Alison Phinney — Professor and Associate Director, Faculty Development, UBC School of Nursing; Co-Director, Centre for Research on Personhood in Dementia
- Dr. Noah Silverberg — Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, UBC; Lab Director, Coping with Neurological Symptoms (CNS) Lab
- Dr. Barbara Stefanska — Associate Professor, Food, Nutrition, and Health, Faculty of Land and Food Systems, UBC; Principal Investigator, Stefanska Lab
The event is open to everyone, but registration is required. For more information and to register, visit alumni.ubc.ca.