Morris Freedman

Biography

Dr. Morris Freedman is Head of Neurology and Medical Director of Cognition and Behaviour at Baycrest Health Sciences. He is a Professor, Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, and a scientist at the Rotman Research Institute of Baycrest Centre.

Dr. Freedman is carrying out research aimed at aimed at understanding mechanisms underlying cognitive impairment due to degenerative dementias. His research also includes the development of cognitive assessment procedures in dementia, such as the Toronto Cognitive Assessment and the Object Alternation Test, as well as program development for care of individuals with dementia.. In addition, he has special expertise in distance learning at a global level using videoconferencing, an area in which he has taken a major leadership role internationally.