Our Founder

Dr. Danielle “Dani” Cabral is an Ivy-league trained, internationally respected Alzheimer’s specialist neurologist and psychiatrist with over 15 years of experience in Alzheimer’s care and clinical research. She’s known for her unique ability to translate cutting-edge science into real-world, deeply human care. Dr. Cabral has served as principal investigator for multiple Alzheimer’s clinical trials, received grants to advance access and awareness, and speaks widely on transforming brain aging and care.

EDUCATION

• BA, International Studies, Vassar College
• Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Studies, Harvard University
• MD, University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix
• Combined Neurology & Psychiatry Residency; Neurodegenerative Disease Research Fellowship, Brown University

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

• Assistant Professor, Departments of Neurology and Psychiatry, University of Arizona College of Medicine 2018-present
• Affiliated Faculty, Arizona State University-Banner Neurodegenerative Disease Research Center 2024-Present

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES AND BOARD CERTIFICATION

Board-Certified in Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology,  2017
Board-Certified in Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, 2018
Arizona Medical License: 2018-Present

MEDICAL/COMMUNITY EDUCATION

• Global Faculty, Neuroscience Education Institute 2023-present
• Frequent professional & community talks and podcasts on topics including Brain aging; Alzheimer’s and related diseases diagnosis, treatment, care, and prevention; Improving care systems

CLINICAL TRIALS LEADERSHIP

• Principal Investigator for numerous Alzheimer’s clinical trials including those studying:
  • lecanemab, donanemab, aducanumab, semaglutide, and gantenerumab
• Associate Principal Investigator, Alzheimer’s Clinical Trials Consortium (ACTC) 2018-2023

GRANTS AND AWARDS RECIPIENT

• Alzheimer’s Association and Alzheimer’s Therapeutics Research Institute
• National Institutes of Health
• National Institute of Mental Health
• Arizona Alzheimer’s Consortium
• American Academy of Neurology

NATIONAL ADVISORY BOARDS

• Duet Meaning & Hope Institute