Stephen C. Cunnane

Dr. Stephen Cunnane, a leading professor at the University of Sherbrooke, discusses groundbreaking research on brain metabolism and psychiatric medications. He reveals how ketone PET imaging provides new insights into brain energy use, especially in aging and dementia. Cunnane explores the impact of glucose decline on cognitive health, emphasizing the crucial role of ketones as a compensatory energy source. He also shares his research on first-episode psychosis, examining how medications disrupt metabolic health and influence brain function.