Dr. Cara Leahy is the Director of Cognitive Disorders at the Memorial Healthcare Institute for Neuroscience, in Owosso, MI. She is recognized for her leadership in Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis, treatment, with active roles in clinical practice and research. Her clinical and academic interests center on the integration of biomarker-based diagnostics into community and specialty neurology settings. Dr. Leahy completed her neurology residency at Michigan State University and has held faculty appointments at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Central Michigan University College of Medicine. She was named Outstanding Educator of the Year in 2024 and has presented at national and institutional forums, including the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, American Academy of Neurology, and the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference. Dr. Leahy has led initiatives to advance early diagnosis and care for patients with Alzheimer’s disease. Her work bridges clinical innovation, research, and compassionate care for patients with cognitive disorders.

Dr. Cliff Singer is a psychiatrist and geriatrician. He is medical director of the Memory and Aging program at Northern Light Acadia Hospital in Bangor, Maine and Research Professor at the University of Maine Institute of Medicine. He has received numerous awards for teaching, research and clinical work with older adults and persons with dementia in both Oregon and Maine and has been selected by peers to “Best Doctors in America” every year since 2004.