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Baycrest selected by TRCA to showcase its greening initiatives

May 23, 2013

Greening initiatives in energy and gas conservation at Baycrest Health Sciences have caught the attention of Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and its Greening Health Care program. The TRCA...

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Exploring cognitive changes in cancer patients who undergo chemotherapy

May 22, 2013

Senior scientist at Baycrest’s Rotman Research Institute secures grants to continue research on Chemobrain Toronto, May 22, 2013– A senior scientist with Baycrest Health Sciences’ Rotman Research Institute (RRI) has...

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Speaking a tonal language (such as Cantonese) primes the brain for musical training

April 3, 2013

First strong evidence of bi-directional relationship between music and language Toronto, CANADA – Non-musicians who speak tonal languages may have a better ear for learning musical notes, according to Canadian...

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Scientists make older adults less forgetful in memory tests

February 20, 2013

Finding could impact how older adults remember appointments and manage busy daily schedules Toronto, Canada – Scientists at Baycrest Health Sciences’ Rotman Research Institute (RRI) and the University of Toronto’s...

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Brain Lane art exhibit now on display at the Ontario Science Centre

February 12, 2013

Toronto, ON – A unique art exhibit about brain science is on display at the Ontario Science Centre’s Idea Gallery. Sixty textile-art banners created by students at OCAD University depict...

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Do frontline workers in long-term care settings have the training and skills to care for older, sicker and more complex residents?

February 7, 2013

Baycrest and partners launch inaugural conference in Toronto Feb. 12, Fairmont Royal York Hotel Toronto, ON – As increasing numbers of frail elderly enter long-term care with multiple and complex...

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Baycrest doctor writes book of ‘hope and healing’ for Alzheimer’s patients and their families

January 7, 2013

Draws from grandmother’s example to minimize symptoms of the disease Toronto, ON – A Toronto doctor who diagnoses Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias has a story to tell about the...

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Baycrest scientist awarded prestigious Canada Research Chair post

December 3, 2012

Baycrest Health Sciences has been awarded another Canada Research Chair by the Canadian government, bringing the total number of chair-holders to three. Dr. Jed Meltzer , scientist at Baycrest’s Rotman...

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Baycrest once again named Canada’s #1 most research-intensive hospital

December 3, 2012

Baycrest is proud to be recognized as the #1 most research-intensive hospital in Canada for the second year in a row, according to Research Infosource’s latest rankings for Canada’s Top...

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Baycrest’s Canada Research Chair in Interventional Cognitive Neuroscience is advancing critical treatments for brain health

December 3, 2012

Baycrest is pleased to announce that Dr. Jed Meltzer has been named the Canada Research Chair in Interventional Cognitive Neuroscience for a second consecutive term. A senior scientist at Baycrest’s...