Abolfazl Avan

Title(s): Dr.

Current Position/Designation: Research Associate and Adjunct Research Professor

Institutional Affiliation: University of Western Ontario

Active Email Address: Abolfazl.avan@gmail.com

Telephone Number (WhatsApp): +15196303595

Abolfazl Avan, MD, PhD, is a Research Associate with the Dementia Prevention Initiative and an Adjunct Research Professor at Western University. He also serves as an advisory member of the World Health Organization’s Guideline Development Group (GDG) for dementia prevention and a Senior Collaborator with the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Studies. His expertise encompasses brain health, neuroepidemiology, and neurovascular science, with a particular focus on modifiable risk factors for stroke, ischemic heart disease, and dementia.

Dr. Avan’s research explores the global and regional influences of socioeconomic, environmental, and metabolic factors on brain and vascular health. His work is driven by a commitment to advancing prevention strategies and championing the lifelong promotion of brain health across diverse populations.

Relevant Professional Skills/Experiences

  • Neuroepidemiology and brain health promotion
  • Prevention of stroke, ischemic heart disease, and dementia through modifiable risk factor research.
  • Assessment of global and regional socioeconomic, environmental, and metabolic determinants of neurological disorders

Relevant Career Highlights

As an MD, PhD clinician-scientist, Dr. Abolfazl Avan brings expertise in neuroscience and neuroepidemiology, with a portfolio of over 60 peer-reviewed publications, including contributions to The Lancet Neurology. He serves as a Senior Collaborator for the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) studies on neurological disorders. His foundational research spans dementia, stroke, and movement disorders. His international reputation is underscored by his advisory role with the World Health Organization’s Guideline Development Group for dementia prevention. Dr. Avan currently holds dual appointments at Western University as an Adjunct Research Professor and a Research Associate at the Robarts Research Institute, where he advances cutting-edge initiatives in dementia prevention.