Malú Gámez Tansey
Professor/Co-Director · University of Florida
Malú Gámez Tansey researches how the immune system protects or predisposes us to Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and frontotemporal dementia.
FTD Parkinson's Gut-brain Axis Neuroinflammation Neurodegeneration
Courage Igene
Author, Founder · All Nations Church
Courage Igene is an author and passionate community leader as well as a father, son, teacher, speaker, actor, and producer.
Writing Public Speaking Teaching Author
Arnold Purisch, PhD
Adjunct Faculty - School of Psychology · Fielding Graduate University
Neuropsychology; behavioral change due to traumatic brain injury; psychiatric disorders; forensic psychological evaluation
Neuropsychology Traumatic Brain Injury Forensic Psychology
Randy Blakely, Ph.D.
Executive Director, FAU Brain Institute & Professor, Biomedical Science · Florida Atlantic University
Randy Blakely is an expert in molecular neuroscience, focusing on how diseases and drugs impact the function of brain synapses and circuits.
Medications Brain Neuroscience Brain Disease Synapse
Prof. Peter Lloyd-Sherlock
Professor of Social Policy and International Development · University of East Anglia
Peter Lloyd-Sherlock worked as the the External Research Coordinator for the UNRISD Project on Ageing, Development and Social Protection.
Public Policy Alzheimer's Cardiovascular Diseases Human Rights Active Ageing
Prof. Michael Valenzuela
Associate Professor · The University of Sydney
Psychology, clinical medicine, and neuroscience expert, exploring how complex mental activity impacts dementia
Cognitive Reserve Computerized Cognitive Training Cognitive Decline Human Skin-Derived Neural Precursors
Qin Wang, PhD
Professor of Neuroscience & Regenerative Medicine · Augusta University
Qin Wang researches the neuropharmacology and signaling mechanisms underlying neurological and psychiatric disorders.
Neurological Disorders Regenerative Medicine Molecular Neuropharmacology Neuroscience Neuropharmacology
Lawrence Palinkas
Albert G. and Frances Lomas Feldman Endowed Professorship in Social Policy and Health · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Dr. Palinkas is an expert in the areas of preventive medicine, cross-cultural medicine and health services research
Implementation Science Disaster Mental Health Systems Preventive Medicine Medical Anthropology Global Health
Dr. Heather E. Whitson, MD, MHS
Professor · Duke University School of Medicine
She has particular interest and expertise related to the interface between age-related changes in sensory and cognitive health.
Population Health Alzheimers Ageing Age-Related Changes in the Eye Cognitive Health
Michael Scullin, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience · Baylor University
Professor Scullin’s research investigates how sleep physiology impacts memory, education, health, and aging.
Neuroscience Sleep Physiology Cognitive Neuroscience Sleep Neuroscience and Cognition Psychology
Daniel Kaufer, MD
Associate Professor; Division Chief, Cognitive Neurology and Memory Disorders; Director, UNC Memory Disorders program; Co-Director, Carolina Alzheimer's Network · UNC-Chapel Hill
Expert in memory and cognitive disorders and provides patients with comprehensive neurocognitive diagnostic evaluations of memory disorders.
Normal-Pressure Hydrocephalus Dementia Frontotemporal Degeneration Neurology Memory Disorders
Dr. Randy McIntosh
Vice-President of Research ; Director, Rotman Research Institute · Baycrest
A world-renowned expert in the use of neuro-imaging methods (fMRI, PET, EEG and MEG) and computational modeling.
Neuroscience Computational Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience Brain Imaging Brain Modeling
Carol Silver-Elliott
President/CEO · Jewish Home Family
Health Care Leader with focus on older adults
Long Term Care Patient Centered Care Dementia Care Effective Communication Strategic Planning
Gentry Patrick
Professor · UC San Diego
Gentry Patrick researches neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Lewy body disease.
Dementia Alzheimer's Disease Protein Synthesis and Degradation Neurobiology Synaptic Activity
Donna Thomson
Author, Caregiving Activist · McMaster University
Author and Leader in family caregiving - disability and aging Instructor, McMaster University Vice-Chair, Kids Brain Health Network
Health Care Navigation Family Caregiving Resilience Strategic Advocacy Teaching, Coaching
Khai Nguyen
Associate Clinical Professor, Medicine · UC San Diego
His expertise includes providing therapeutic and rehabilitative care for conditions or health concerns that are common among the elderly
Gerontology COVID-19 Effects on Seniors COVID-19 Primary Care Senior Medicine
Prof. Rudi Westendorp
Professor · Leiden University Medical Center
Professor Westendorp conducts research, provides education and pursues societal innovations to advance the quality of life of older people
Gerontology Research Geriatrics Epidemiology of Ageing
Zhenmei Zhang
Associate Professor · Michigan State University
Expert in elder abuse, aging, and sociological aspects of health
Population Aging Dementia Health Disparities
George Kuchel, M.D., F.R.C.P.
Professor of Medicine, Travelers Chair in Geriatrics and Gerontology · University of Connecticut
Improving health and independence in older adults through multidisciplinary team science
Mobility and Frailty Voiding Issues and Urinary Incontinence Geroscience Geriatric Medicine Aging
Dr. Bradley Willcox
Professor and Director of Research · Department of Geriatric Medicine, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii
Dr. Willcox is also an author of a NY Times best-selling book on healthy aging
Long Term Care Geriatric Medicine Internal Medicine