Ray Dorsey is the director of the Center for the Brain & the Environment at the Atria Health and Research Institute. The center’s mission is to identify the root causes of brain diseases from autism to Alzheimer’s so that we can prevent them. Ray is also a professor of neurology (part-time) at the University of Rochester where he previously directed the Center for Health + Technology. He also chaired the international Huntington Study Group, led the movement disorders division at Johns Hopkins, and consulted for McKinsey & Company.

In 2015, the White House recognized both Ray and Michael as a “Champions for Change” for Parkinson’s disease.

Michael S. Okun is an internationally renowned neurologist, translational scientist, and thought leader in movement disorders and neuromodulation. He is the cofounder and Director of the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases and has led numerous NIH- and foundation-funded studies advancing brain circuit therapeutics. The author of more than 600 peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Okun’s research has shaped clinical practice guidelines and expanded the understanding of Parkinson’s disease pathophysiology and treatment. He is widely recognized for integrating patient-centered care with cutting-edge neuroscience to drive global innovation in the field.

In 2015, the White House recognized both Ray and Michael as a “Champions for Change” for Parkinson’s disease.