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The Frontal Lobes

Two of the world’s premiere research institutes in cognitive neuroscience have joined forces to host a global conference on the brain’s frontal lobes – March 22-26 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
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Older brains make good use of ‘useless’ information!

A new study has found promising evidence that the older brain’s weakened ability to filter out irrelevant information may actually give aging adults a memory advantage over their younger counterparts.
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Neuroscience study seeks passengers who survived terrifying Air Transat flight in 2001

Passengers from an Air Transat flight that almost crashed into the Atlantic Ocean in 2001 are being invited to participate in a study led by Baycrest’s world-renowned Rotman Research Institute in partnership with the University of Toronto and McMaster University.
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Distinguished Population Neuroscientist
joins Baycrest’s Rotman Research Institute

A prominent researcher and pioneer in the emerging field of “population neuroscience” has joined Baycrest’s Rotman Research Institute and its world-renowned memory and aging science team.
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Lieutenant Governor of Ontario visits Baycrest

The Hon. David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, visited Baycrest Dec. 15 to meet with senior officials, residents of the Apotex Centre, Jewish Home for the Aged and Reuben Cipin Healthy Living Community.
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Baycrest scientist receives international award

Dr. Endel Tulving, a senior scientist at Baycrest's Rotman Research Institute and one of the world's most influential cognitive psychologists, was recently honored with the 2009 Pasteur-Weizmann/Servier International Prize for groundbreaking biomedical research that has led to more effective clinical treatments.
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New company enters growing brain fitness market

One of the world’s leading cognitive science institutes announced today it has created a new company with MaRS, Canada’s premiere innovation centre, to develop and market brain fitness products to help adults extend their memory and cognitive abilities longer in the lifespan.
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Mobile help for memory lapses

Story? Unforgettable. The Audience? Often Not.

Baycrest seniors get crash course in consumer protection

Flash freezing the memory meltdown

Baycrest clinical neuropsychologist and director of Psychology Dr. Angela Troyer was a guest columnist in the Globe & Mail

The Science Behind 'Stop Me If I've Told You This'

Baycrest Gala uses 'fancy footwork' and social media to top $1 million in pledges

Baycrest shares expertise globally

Baycrest Gala shakes things up using social media

Popular speaker series is back!

Baycrest pedal power raises $530,000

Baycrest is leading a team of international scientists to build the world's first virtual brain

Canada in race to create the world's first virtual brain

A reminder: Forgetfulness normal part of daily life

New triggers found for Alzheimer's - National Post