Kate Zhong

Kate Zhong, MD, MSc, FRCP(C), is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, affiliated with the School of Integrated Health Sciences and Department of Brain Health. She currently serves as the Director of Innovation at the Chamber’s Grundy Center for Transformative Neuroscience.

• Geriatric Psychiatrist & Pharmacologist
• Trailblazer in Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Research
• Creator of Healthy Brains platform

Dr. Zhong’s research focuses on neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and traumatic brain injury. She has pioneered innovative clinical trial frameworks and public brain health education initiatives.

Her scientific awards include:

• Las Vegas Top Tech Exec Award
• Healthcare Headliner Research Award
• Social Innovation Award
• Women of Distinction Award (2020)
• Top 100 Women and Top 100 Doctors in Las Vegas (2022)

Dr. Zhong has held leadership roles in global organizations such as the Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation and Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, and contributes to community and healthcare boards.