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Professor Carmela Tartaglia
Name:
Professor Carmela Tartaglia
Job title:
Professor / MD
Place of work / study:
University of Toronto / University Health Network
Area of Research:
Neurodegeneration / Biomarkers
How is your work funded:
Grants (NIH, WSIB, TISS, Weston Brain Foundation, Brain Canada)
Tell us a little about yourself:
I am a Professor at the University of Toronto and a cognitive-behavioral neurologist at the UHN Memory Clinic where I see patients with neurodegenerative diseases. I employ a multi-modal approach, integrating imaging and biofluid biomarkers with genetics, and clinical data to improve diagnosis and understand the underlying causes of cognitive, behavioral, and motor impairments. I investigate the role of co-pathology across neurodegenerative diseases with the aim of advancing precision medicine and enabling targeted, early interventions. I also see patients with repetitive head impacts at risk of neurodegeneration including CTE.
Tell us a fun fact about yourself:
“Ask me about my dog” is the sign in my office
Why did you choose to work in dementia?
When the brain changes you change. That is what neurodegenerative diseases do, they change the brain and thus who we are.
What single piece of advise would you give to an early career researcher?
If it feels like work, look for something else.
What book are you reading right now? Would you recommend it?
Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese
Favourite film of all time?
Down By Law
Favourite ways to unplug and unwind?
Watching a movie
What’s the best decision you ever made?
Getting a dog
What’s your favourite vacation spot?
Too many to list
Do you collect anything?
Not really.
