Alireza Atri MD, PhD

Dr. Alireza Atri, MD, Ph.D., is the medical director of the Banner Sun Health Research Institute (BSHRI). Dr. Atri, a leading clinician, researcher, and educator in the area of Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders, started on May 31. Dr. Atri is an internationally renowned cognitive neurologist, clinician-researcher, and educator in the fields of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and Related Dementia (ADRD). His research utilizes mathematical/statistical methods, biomarkers, and clinical trial/effectiveness methodologies to focus on early detection, risk reduction, and treatment and care of AD/ADRD. He boasts a BS in Mathematics, MS Biomathematics, and Ph.D. Biomathematics, UCLA; concurrent with MD, UCSF, amongst many other qualifications.

Dr. Atri advises and has led several large international investigational medicines/clinical trials programs for AD. He serves as co-chair of the Alzheimer’s Association U.S. national best clinical practices (AADx-CPG) workgroup on the evaluation of cognitive-behavioral syndromes, Alzheimer’s disease, and ADRD. Dr. Atri is also the Vice-Chair of Alzheimer’s Disease International’s (ADI), Medical and Scientific Advisory Panel (MSAP).