Dr. Natasha Anita is currently a CIHR Research Fellow at Harvard Medical School. She holds a PhD in Pharmacology from the University of Toronto where her research focused on uncovering biomarkers to predict cognition and mood in individuals with type 2 diabetes. Dr. Anita researches treatable risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. She aspires to an academic career where she can continue to advance the field and make a positive impact on patients’ lives.