Your Complex Brain

Explore the myths, mysteries, and medical breakthroughs of the most complex and powerful organ in your body – your brain. Weaving together expert interviews with heartfelt, inspiring snapshots of the patients and family members in the middle of it all, Heather Sherman dives into the latest science on Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, epilepsy, stroke, concussion, spinal cord injury, brain cancer, chronic pain and other brain diseases and disorders. Along the way she uncovers surprising insights, sheds light on the latest research, and shares heroic, real life stories from the people on the front lines. Brought to you by Krembil Brain Institute at UHN, one of the largest and most comprehensive neurological centres in North America. Learn more about our mission at: http://www.uhn.ca/krembil

Host

Heather Sherman

Heather is an award winning television producer and writer, having worked in news, current affairs, lifestyle and science & technology programming (most recently for Discovery Canada's 'Daily Planet', where she was nominated for the Walter Sullivan Award for Excellence in Science Journalism). She holds an Honours Bachelors degree from York University in Political Science and Communications.

At Krembil Brain Institute, Heather works with local and international media to facilitate coverage of high profile research, new treatments and technological innovations, which seek to address a wide range of neurological and degenerative illnesses including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, epilepsy, concussion, stroke, brain cancer and spinal cord injury. She also provides strategic advice and science communication/media training for the Institute's renowned doctors and scientists.