Dakim’s Scientific Advisors

Gary Small, M.D. Chief Scientific Advisor

Professor of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, is the Director of the UCLA Center on Aging and one of the world's leading physician/scientists in the fields of memory and longevity. He has developed breakthrough brain-imaging technology that allows physicians to detect brain aging and Alzheimer's disease decades before patients show symptoms. Dr. Small has also authored over 500 scientific publications, received numerous awards, written two bestsellers (The Memory Bible, The Memory Prescription), and was named one of the world’s top innovators in science and technology by Scientific American Magazine. He lectures extensively around the world and has appeared on numerous national television shows including NBC’s TODAY Show, ABC’s 20/20, and Good Morning America, as well as starred in a PBS special.

Helena Chang Chui, M.D.
Chairman, Department Of Neurology
Keck School Of Medicine
University Of Southern California

Jeffrey L. Cummings, M.D.
Professor of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences
Vice Chairman of the Department of Neurology
Director, UCLA Alzheimer’s Center
Director, UCLA Behavioral Neuroscience and Dementia Research Fellowship

Cordula Dick-Muehlke, Ph. D.
Executive Director, Adult Day Services of Orange County, CA

Bruce L. Miller, M.D.
A.W. & Mary Margaret Clausen Distinguished Chair
Professor of Neurology
Clinical Director of the UCSF Memory and Aging Center
University of California, San Francisco

Kari Miner-Olson
Chief Information Officer, Front Porch

Judah L. Ronch, Ph.D.
Vice President of Resident Life, Mental Health and Wellness
Erickson Retirement Communities, Inc.

Alan W. Weinberger, M.D.
Clinical Chief of Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine, UCLA

F. Eugene Yates, M.D.
Professor of Geriatric Medical Research, Emeritus, Department of Medicine, UCLA