Assistant Professor Sumit Chaudhari is a member of the Department of Psychiatry at Western University. His research focuses on geriatric psychiatry, specifically investigating the efficacy of cannabinoids for behavioral symptoms of dementia. He evaluates pharmacological interventions to improve quality of life for elderly patients experiencing cognitive decline and agitation. His mission is to advance evidence-based mental health care for aging populations through clinical research and innovation. Dr. Chaudhari is involved in the Distributed Medical Education Network and provides clinical supervision to psychiatric residents and fellows. He holds a Doctor of Medicine and focuses on neurocognitive disorder management.