Dr. Anderson is has a background in experimental psychology, cognitive neuroscience, and clinical neuropsychology. Her research focuses on the neural and cognitive mechanisms of executive and memory interventions for healthy older adults, older adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), and older adults with stroke. Dr. Greenwood has a background in nutrition. Her research focuses on the relationship between diet and brain function, with specific interest in cognitive function and appetite regulation, with a current focus on the role of type 2 diabetes as a risk factor for cognitive decline and dementia.
The Kunin-Lunenfeld Applied Research Unit (KLARU) is dedicated to fostering a closer integration of scientific research with clinical care at the bedside and into the community. Scientists at KLARU work closely with scientists at the Rotman Research Institute (one of the top brain institutes in the world) and with the clinical departments at Baycrest.
Fellowship bursaries are in line with the fellowship scales of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and include an allowance for travel and research expenses. A minimum of 80% of each fellow's time will be devoted to research and related activities.
Baycrest encourages applications from qualified individuals, members of visible minorities, aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, this advertisement is directed firstly to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Interested applicants should submit a C.V. and relevant reprints, together with a covering letter describing current research interests and future research goals, and arrange to have three letters of reference sent to:
Nicole Anderson, PhD, CPsych & Carol Greenwood, PhD Kunin-Lunenfeld Applied Research Unit Baycrest, 3560 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M6A 2E1 Fax: (416) 785-4295 E-mail: nanderson@klaru-baycrest.on.ca or carol.greenwood@utoronto.ca
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______________________________________________________________________ Nicole D. Anderson, PhD, CPsych Associate Professor, Psychiatry and Psychology, University of Toronto Scientist, Kunin-Lunenfeld Applied Research Unit, Baycrest 3560 Bathurst Street Toronto, Ontario M6A 2E1 Phone: (416) 785-2500 x3366 Fax: (416) 785-2862 Email: nanderson@klaru-baycrest.on.ca
