Dr. Carol Greenwood

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Dr. Carol Greenwood

Assistant Director Kunin-Lunenfeld Applied Research Unit, Baycrest

Senior Scientist Kunin-Lunenfeld Applied Research Unit and Department of Foods and Nutrition, Baycrest

Professor Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Toronto

Research Focus

I am interested in the relationship between diet and brain function, with specific interest in cognitive function and appetite regulation. One area of investigation focuses on healthy seniors and the impact of lifelong dietary patterns on risk of cognitive decline with aging. My current focus is on the role of type 2 diabetes (non-insulin dependent) as a risk factor for cognitive decline and dementia. These studies include an examination of the impact of meal, or food, consumption on cognitive function since many older adults with type 2 diabetes experience transient decreases in cognitive function following meal ingestion. My studies aim to understand the biologic means whereby food ingestion interferes with cognitive function in those with diabetes and to identify food strategies which minimize this decline. My other area of investigation focuses on institutionalized seniors with cognitive impairment, such as that observed with advanced Alzheimer Disease, and identifying nutrition strategies to reduce their risk of developing malnutrition. I am studying eating patterns in institutionalized seniors to understand how Alzheimer Disease influences eating behavior and whether eating behaviors change at different stages of disease progression. Through this understanding, I am testing nutrition interventions which accommodate disease induced alterations in eating behaviors and appetite regulation to determine whether they are effective approaches to increase food intake which can be implemented in the institutional setting.

Publications

107 publications in total

Education

  • 1980: Ph.D. , Nutrition, University of Toronto
  • 1976: M.Sc. , Food Chemistry, University of Toronto
  • 1974: B.Sc. , Food Science, Macdonald College of McGill University

Academic Appointments

  • 2010–Present: Assistant Director, Kunin-Lunenfeld Applied Research Unit, Baycrest
  • 2002–Present: Senior Scientist, Kunin-Lunenfeld Applied Research Unit and Department of Foods and Nutrition, Baycrest
  • 2001–Present: Professor, Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Toronto, Toronto
  • 1994–2002: Scientist, Kunin-Lunenfeld Applied Research Unit and Department of Foods and Nutrition, Baycrest
  • 1993: Adjunct Professor, Department Pathology, Boston University, School of Medicine
  • 1988–1993: Graduate Coordinator, Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Toronto, Toronto
  • 1988–2001: Associate Professor, Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Toronto, Toronto
  • 1987: Graduate Faculty, School of Graduate Studies, University of Toronto, Toronto
  • 1983–1988: Assistant Professor, Dept of Nutritional Sciences, University of Toronto, Toronto

Reviewership

Committee

  • 2004–2010: Chair, CIHR, Biological and Clinical Aspects of Aging (Grant Committees)
  • 2002–2005: Member, Canadian Diabetes Association (Grant Committees)
  • 2001–2004: Member, CIHR, Biological and Clinical Aspects of Aging (Grant Committees)
  • 1994–1995: Member, University of Toronto Research Services Committee to review Atkinson and Bickell application (Grant Committees)
  • 1991: Member, Ontario Health Survey Grants Competition (Grant Committees)
  • 1992–2010: Member, Ad hoc Group of Experts on Tea Promotion and Health Aspects. FAO (Steering Committees)

Editorial Board

  • 1990: Nutrition Recommendations: The Report of the Scientific Review Committee. Health and Welfare Canada (Task Reports - Member of Writing Group)
  • 2010: Diet and Health. Council for Agricultural Science and Technology. Ames, Iowa, U.S.A. Report No. 111, 1987 (Task Reports - Member of Writing Group)
  • 1985: Diet and Coronary Heart Disease. Council for Agricultural Science and Technology. Ames, Iowa, U.S.A. Report No. 107 (Task Reports - Member of Writing Group)

Distinctions and Awards

  • 2010: Studentship, Medical Research Council , 1977 - 1980
  • 2003: Faculty of Medicine Graduate Teaching Award , University of Toronto
  • 1988: Nutrition Foundation, Future Leader Award, International Life Sciences Institute
  • 1983: Fellowship, Medical Research Council , 1981 - 1983
  • 1980: Health Sciences Award, University of Toronto
  • 1979: American Institute of Nutrition Graduate Student Award
  • 1975: Studentship, National Research Council , 1974 - 1975

Research Projects

External

  • 2005–2010: Diet as a modulator of brain metabolism and function
    Collaborators: Principle Investigator

    Sponsors: Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, 150,000

  • 2003–2006: Food intake patterns in seniors with cognitive impairment
    Collaborators: Principle Investigator; R. van Reekum and M. Binns co-investigators

    Sponsors: CIHR, 124,333

    Operating
  • 2006–2011: Interdisciplinary Capacity Enhancement Grants - Reducing health disparities and promoting equity for vulnerable populations (nursing home residents)
    Collaborators: Rochon PA (Nominated PI), Anderson GM (Co-PI), Bell C, Bierman A, Bronskill SE, Gill SS, Gold JL, Greenwood C, Tourangeau A.

    Sponsors: CIHR, 811,735

    Average Annual Budget $ 162,347/year.

  • 2006–2010: Nutrition quality as a predictor of cognitive decline in elderly individuals: a longitudinal assessment
    Collaborators: Ferland G (PI), Shatenstein B, Belleville S, Greenwood C, Kergoat M-J, Gray-Donald K, Morais J.

    Sponsors: CIHR, 653,412

    $163,353/year.

Curriculum Vitae

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Contact

University Address and Telephone:

Department of Nutritional Science
FitzGerald Building
University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario M5S 3E2
(416)-978-4261 (phone)
(416)-978-5882 (fax)
E-mail: carol.greenwood@utoronto.ca

Baycrest Address and Telephone:

Kunin-Lunenfeld Applied Research Unit
Baycrest
3560 Bathurst Street
North York, Ontario M6A 2E1 Phone: (416) 785-2500, x.2785 Email: carol.greenwood@utoronto.ca Fax: (416) 785-4230