For iconic Canadian actor Victor Garber, right, Alzheimer’s disease hits very close to home, having supported both of his parents through their struggles with the disease. The star of film, television and stage recently got an up-close look at Alzheimer’s research being done at Robarts Research Institute, including the work of imaging scientist Rob Bartha, left, a medical biophysics professor at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry. Garber was back in his hometown of London for the 2014 Leaders in Innovation Dinner which, this year, shone a light on neurodegenerative diseases.
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