Dr. Haakon Nygaard, Fipke Professor in Alzheimer’s Research and director of UBC Hospital Clinic for Alzheimer Disease and Related Disorders (CARD), is working towards a finding a cure and prevention for Alzheimer’s. Learn more about his work at UBC here
Where did you grow up?
Oslo, Norway. I moved to the US for college and medical school, but apart from my wife and kids, my whole family still lives in Oslo.
How long have you worked at VCH?
I moved to Vancouver in 2014, and it is a wonderful place to live and work. VCH employs an extraordinary group of health care professionals and I have very much enjoyed working in this environment.
Why are you so passionate about working with people with Alzheimer’s and dementia?
One of the most challenging aspects of my clinical work is coming to terms with the current reality that we do not yet have effective medications for Alzheimer’s and other dementias. It is hard to overstate the impact an effective therapy would have on our patients and their families, and this is a major driving force for those of us who work in this field.
How do you spend your down time?
We have two amazing boys aged three and five, and I try to spend as much time with them as possible. Skiing, biking and tennis are top activities.
Who or what inspires you?
There are many sources of inspiration. From a professional standpoint, the collective drive of the worldwide scientific community trying to solve Alzheimer’s and other dementias is very inspiring. The dedication to the cause is extraordinary.
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[:zh]您来自哪里？
奥斯陆，挪威。我移民到美国后完成了大学和医学院课程；除了妻子和孩子，我其他的家人仍住在奥斯陆。
您在温哥華综合医院工作多久了？
我在2014年搬到温哥华，这是一个优质生活和工作的城市。医院雇用了一批优秀的专业医护人员，我很享受在这样的工作环境。
您为什么如此热衷于与痴呆症和阿尔茨海默氏症的病患一起工作？
目前在临床工作中最具挑战性的是，我们还没有有效针对治疗阿尔茨海默病和其他痴呆症的药物。有效治疗对我们的病人及其家属造成的影响是至关重要的，这也是我们团队的主要推动力。
您在工余的时都会做些什么呢？
我有两个三岁及五岁非常的可爱的儿子，我会尽量和他们共享空闲的时间。滑雪，骑自行车和网球是我们最爱的活动。
是谁或什么事情启发了你？
有许多事情激发着我。从专业的角度来看，世界科学界试图解决阿尔茨海默病和其他痴呆症的努力是非常鼓舞人心的。大家共同的努力及奉献是不同凡响的。
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