Karin Neufeld

Overview

Karin Neufeld’s research centers on delirium, a condition that predominantly affects people of older age and is an associated with significant morbidity and mortality, including accelerated cognitive decline. Preventing delirium leads to improved survival and quality of life among older individuals. The focus of Neufeld’s research includes understanding the epidemiology, prevention, detection and treatment of delirium.

Affiliations

• Professor and Morgan Firestone Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University
• Active Medical Staff, St. Joseph’s Healthcare System Hamilton
• Active Medical Staff Courtesy Appointment Hamilton Health Sciences

Education

• BSc (Medicine), University of Manitoba School of Medicine
• MD University of Manitoba School of Medicine, Winnipeg, MB Canada