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Dr. Tanzi is one of the world’s leading neuroscientists and a pioneering figure in Alzheimer’s disease research, ranked among the top 50 most cited neuroscientists globally. He serves as a Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School and holds multiple leadership roles at Massachusetts General Hospital, including Director of the Genetics and Aging Research Unit, Director of the Henry and Allison McCance Center for Brain Health, and Co-Director of the Mass General Institute for Neurodegenerative Disease. Dr. Tanzi co-discovered key genes associated with Alzheimer’s disease and developed the groundbreaking “Alzheimer’s-in-a-Dish” model, which has significantly advanced therapeutic discovery. His work spans genetics, neurobiology, and drug development, with a strong emphasis on translating research into real-world treatments. With over 725 peer-reviewed publications and more than 170,000 citations, Dr. Tanzi has received numerous prestigious awards and was named to TIME 100, widely regarded as one of the most influential scientists in the field of neuroscience.

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Dr. Amy Moran-Thomas is a distinguished medical anthropologist and Associate Professor at MIT, recognized for her influential work at the intersection of global health, technology, and social inequality. Her research explores chronic illness, health justice, and the human impact of medical innovation, with publications spanning leading outlets across science and culture. She has contributed to shaping national and international conversations around care, infrastructure, and inequities in healthcare systems. Her work often centers on how patients and communities navigate complex medical and environmental challenges, highlighting the social and structural factors that shape health outcomes. Dr. Moran-Thomas also leads interdisciplinary projects on climate, health, and design, bringing together diverse perspectives to address complex global challenges. Known for her ability to bridge medical, social, and technological domains, she brings exceptional depth, clarity, and ethical insight to questions of health equity and care.

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Dr. Nikki Haddad is an Instructor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and a Staff Psychiatrist at McLean Hospital. She earned her MD from the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, completed residency at Brigham & Women’s Hospital, and pursued fellowship training in Women’s Mental Health at McLean Hospital, along with psychoanalytic psychotherapy training at the Boston Psychoanalytic Society & Institute. Her clinical work focuses on women’s mental health, reproductive psychiatry, trauma-related disorders, and psychodynamic psychotherapy, integrating therapy, medication management, and relational approaches. Dr. Haddad is also an AASECT-certified sex therapist with advanced training in couples therapy. Dr. Haddad is actively involved in teaching and supervision of medical students and residents, and her academic interests include sexuality and psychiatry, music as a form of healing, and innovative approaches to emotional wellbeing, with publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at national and international conferences.

Beth Katz is a board-certified music therapist, Neurologic Music Therapy Fellow, and owner of Neurosona Music Therapy. She is recognized for her expertise in applying evidence-based, neuroscience-driven music interventions to support cognitive, sensorimotor, speech and language, and social-emotional functioning across clinical populations. Beth earned her Bachelor of Arts in Vocal Jazz Performance from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and her Master of Music Therapy from Augsburg University. She has been board-certified since 2019 and is also a Level I Trained Assessor in MATADOC, a specialized assessment tool used to detect awareness in individuals with disorders of consciousness. As the owner of Neurosona Music Therapy, Beth has worked with patients across the lifespan, from neonatal to end-of-life care, in leading medical institutions throughout New England, including Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Bradley Hospital, and Boston Children’s Hospital. Her work reflects a strong commitment to advancing interdisciplinary, patient-centered care at the intersection of music, medicine, and neuroscience.