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Manuel Montero-Odasso is a professor in the Department of Geriatric Medicine at Western University, where he also holds a cross appointment in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics. He is a clinician-scientist specializing in geriatric medicine and has extensive expertise in clinical practice, teaching, and research focused on older adults, particularly concerning dementia, falls, and frailty. His research addresses the cognitive-motor interactions in aging and neurodegeneration, with a focus on predicting dementia and fall risks. Dr. Montero-Odasso leads several clinical trials, including the Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging and the SYNERGIC Trials aimed at delaying dementia in individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairment through personalized medicine and lifestyle interventions. He has published over 250 articles in peer-reviewed journals and is recognized as one of the world's top scientists by Stanford University. He has received numerous accolades, including the American Geriatrics Society New Investigator Award and the CIHR New Investigator Award. He is also the current president of the Canadian Geriatrics Society and has delivered over 100 international keynote presentations.
Western University • London, Ontario, Canada
Full-time faculty member in the Department of Geriatric Medicine.
Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.