Dr. Jon Ween

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Dr. Jon Ween

Scientist Kunin-Lunenfeld Applied Research Unit, Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care

Research Focus

Stroke is a leading cause of disability and also causes discreet deficits that allow us to understand the mechanisms underlying brain function. My research focuses on the neural network dynamics that underlie recovery from stroke related deficits and how these dynamics can help us understand normal brain function.

Current projects involve:

  1. The comparison of differences in neural network adaptations after stroke in response to different types of therapies (bimanual vs. constraint induced motor therapy) as measured by fMRI.
  2. A comprehensive, electronic assessment tool and database for stroke related, particularly cognitive, deficits.
  3. fMRI "fingerprint" profiles during performance of a test battery.
  4. fMRI correlates of oxytocin neuromudulation of trust bejavior in normals.

Future efforts will involve computerized modelling of neural net adaptations during stroke recovery.

Publications

43 publications in total

Education

  • 1993: Fellow , Health Professional, Javits Fellowship Behavioral Neurology, Boston University Boston, USA (09/1992-06/1993, Supervisor: Michael P. Alexander, MD )
  • 1992: Postdoctorate, Residency Neurology, Boston University Boston, USA (07/1989-06/1992, Supervisor: Robert G. Feldman, MD)
  • 1989: Postdoctorate, Internship Medicine, St Mary's Hospital and Medical Center USA (07/1988-06/1989, Supervisor: Anthony Cosentino, MD )
  • 1988: Doctor (Medical), Doctor of Medicine, University of California Irvine USA (09/1984-06/1988, Supervisor: Not applicable )
  • 1984: Master's, Master of Science Biochemistry, University of California, Riverside, USA (09/1983-06/1984, Supervisor: Daniel S. Strauss, PhD )
  • 1983: Bachelor's, Honours, Bachelor of Science with honors Biochemistry, University of California Riverside, USA (07/1980-06/1983, Supervisor: Not applicable)

Academic Appointments

  • 2005–Present: Staff Neurologist, Department of Neurology, St. John's Rehabilitation Hospital, CANADA
  • 2005–Present: Staff Neurologist, Department of Neurology, Sunnybrook Health Science Centre, CANADA
  • 2004–Present: Director, Stroke and Cognition Clinic, Kunin-Lunenfeld Applied Research Unit, Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care, CANADA
  • 2004–Present: Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, CANADA
  • 2010–Present: Scientist, Kunin-Lunenfeld Applied Research Unit, Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care, CANADA
  • 2004–Present: Scientist, Centre for Stroke Recovery, Sunnybrook Health Science Centre, CANADA
  • 1998–2004: Assistant Professor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Loma Linda University, UNITED STATES
  • 1998–2004: Director, Stroke Program, Loma Linda University Medical Center, UNITED STATES
  • 1998–2004: Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology, Loma Linda University, UNITED STATES
  • 1996–1998: Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology, Boston University, UNITED STATES
  • 1996–1998: Director, Stroke Program, Department of Medicine, Braintree Hospital , UNITED STATES
  • 1994–1996: Director, Stroke Program, Department of Medicine, Rehabilitation Hospital of Rhode Island , UNITED STATES
  • 1993–1994: Staff Neurologist, Department of Medicine, Braintree Hospital, UNITED STATES

Research Projects

External

  • 2007–2010: Clinical and Physiological Factors Underlying Stroke Deficit and Treatment-Response in Post-Acute Care
    Collaborators: Ween, Jon (Principal Applicant)

    Sponsors: Heart and Stroke Foundation, 273,960

    Grant in aid

  • 2007–2010: Towards Clinical fMRI: Characterizing the Age Dependence of a Short, Multi-Task, Clinical Test Battery
    Collaborators: Strother, Stephen (Principal Applicant), Ween, Jon (Co-Applicant)

    Sponsors: CIHR, 138,814

    Operating Grant
  • 2007–2008: Characterizing fMRI and MEG signals in the somatosensory cortex
    Collaborators: Graham, Simon (Principal Applicant), Ween, Jon (Co-Applicant)

    Sponsors: CIHR, 96,215

    Operating Grant
  • 2006–2008: Cognitive rehabilitation in a population of older adults with white matter disease and focal stroke
    Collaborators: Winocur, Gordon (Principal Applicant), Ween, Jon (Co-Applicant)

    Sponsors: James S. McDonnell Foundation, 505,409

    Grant

  • 2006–2008: The Role of Cytokine-Serotonin Interactions in Post-Stroke Depression
    Collaborators: Lanctot, Krista (Principal Applicant), Ween, Jon (Co-Applicant)

    Sponsors: Heart and Stroke Foundation, 120,000

    Grant in aid
  • 2004–2006: Collaborative Development of a Stroke and Cognition Assessment Battery & Point of Care Case Record for Implementation with Wireless Device Technology in the Local Stroke Care Continuum
    Collaborators: Ween, Jon; Black, Sandra; Stuss, Donald (Principal Applicant)

    Sponsors: Government of Ontario, 200,000

    Health Research Grant
  • 2004–2006: Functional brain activation, neuromodulators, and social cognition
    Collaborators: Zak, Paul (Principal Applicant), Ween, Jon (Co-Applicant)

    Sponsors: Seaver Institute (USA), 95,000

    Grant

Curriculum Vitae

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Contact

Kunin-Lunenfeld Applied Research Unit
Baycrest
Brain Health Complex,
3560 Bathurst Street, Rm 644
Toronto, Ontario CANADA M6A 2E1 Phone: (416) 785-2500 x3636 Email: jween@klaru-baycrest.on.ca Fax: (416) 785-4230