Neurons
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 11:30 am - 12:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Aging Without Dementia: How Can AI help? - Lecture by Dr. Mohamed Elmasry

The Network for Aging Research Presents a Lecture by Dr. Mohamed Elmasry

Dementia is a growing health concern in Canada as population age. While the average lifespan is 80 years, health span is only 65 years, leaving many seniors with chronic diseases and conditions, including dementia. ​

AI can help in early detection of dementia and, most importantly, empower individuals at any age to reduce their risk through lifestyle changes.​

Prof Dr M Elmasry

Professor Dr Mohamed Elmasry

FRSC, FIEEE, FCAE, FEIC

Emeritus Professor of Computer Engineering at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ.

Prof Elmasry is a renowned international expert in Artifical Neural Networks and is a member of the International Group on AI Safety. 

At 81, he is the author of two recent books:

  • iMind: Artifical and Real Intelligence, Routledge, August, 2024.
  • Dementia: Evidence-based Lifestyle Guidelines by Kareem Bannis, MD and Mohamed Elmasry, PhD, B&N, March, 2025.Â