Dr. Simuni, a specialist in movement disorders, leads the multidisciplinary Movement Disorders Center at Northwestern University. Her research focuses on Parkinson’s disease, specifically disease modification clinical trials and biomarkers validation. She is an active member of a number of global PD initiatives including leadership roles in  PPMI, and a member of several prominent neurological organizations.

Dr. Nathaniel G. Harnett is a neuroscientist whose research focuses on understanding why some individuals develop stress-related disorders, including PTSD, following trauma. Using advanced MRI techniques, his work identifies neural signatures linked to trauma susceptibility and recovery. His research aims to uncover neurobiological targets for early intervention, ultimately advancing predictive and preventative neuroscience-based approaches to reduce trauma-related disorders.

Dr. Hyder A. Jinnah is Professor of Neurology, Human Genetics, and Pediatrics at Emory University and an internationally recognized expert in dystonia and movement disorders. Trained at Duke University, University of California San Diego, and Johns Hopkins University, he has authored hundreds of scientific publications and is a frequent invited speaker worldwide. His honors include Distinguished University Scholar, Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology, and top national patient satisfaction recognitions.

Brandon Westover, MD, PhD is the Emily Fisher Landau Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School. He earned his PhD in Physics working in the field of information theory. He is a board-certified Neurologist and Clinical Neurophysiologist practicing at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, where he directs the Critical Care EEG Monitoring Service. His research group, the Clinical Data Animation Center, develops machine learning approaches to improve medical care for patients with neurological problems including anoxic brain injury, seizures, cerebral ischemia, delirium, and sleep disorders. He is a co-producer of EEGTalk, author of Pocket Neurology and Atlas of Intensive Care Quantitative EEG, and co-founder of Beacon Biosignals.

Dr. Elan Louis is Professor and Chair of Neurology at UT Southwestern Medical Center and an internationally recognized authority on essential tremor. His pioneering research has reshaped understanding of tremor disorders through advances in genetics, epidemiology, and pathophysiology. Previously a tenured professor at Yale University and Columbia University, Dr. Louis has authored more than 700 scientific publications, led NIH-funded research for decades, and serves as Editor of Merritt’s Textbook of Neurology.

Dr. Kristine Yaffe is the Roy and Marie Scola Endowed Chair and Vice Chair at University of California, San Francisco and Chief of NeuroPsychiatry at the San Francisco VA. An internationally recognized leader in dementia, cognitive aging, and geriatric psychiatry, her research has shaped understanding of brain health and Alzheimer’s disease prevention. She is a member of the National Academy of Medicine, a highly cited researcher, and recipient of numerous national awards for scientific achievement and mentorship.

Dr. Caroline M. Tanner is a leading movement disorders specialist and researcher at University of California, San Francisco and the San Francisco VA. Her research has advanced understanding of Parkinson’s disease through landmark studies on environmental and genetic risk factors, biomarkers, and clinical trials. A past co-chair of the Parkinson Study Group, she has led major national initiatives including PPMI and Fox Insight. Her honors include the Michael J. Fox Foundation Robert A. Pritzker Prize and the American Academy of Neurology’s Robert A. Wartenberg Lectureship.