Dharma Khalsa, M.D.

JAD profile

Prevention Editor

Term Expiration: 

12/31/2025

Affiliation(s): 

President/Medical Director Alzheimer's Reseacrh and Prevention Foudation

Areas of Interest: 

non pharma Alzheimers Prevention. Yoga/meditation for Brain Longevity and Alzheimer's Prevention

Biography & Research: 

College: Univ if Florida Gainesville, Medical School Creighton University School of Medicine, Anesthesia Residency UCSF, Chief Resident UCSF, Clinical Associate Professor University of Arizona College of Medicine in Phoenix, president/Medical Director Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation (ARPF), Clinical Associate Professor University of new Mexico Integrative Medicine. ARPF helps design and fund studies involving the integrative approach to prevention of cognitive decline including The FINGER Study. We specifically study the effects of meditation on brain and memory and have had 15 papers published since 2009 with more in the pipeline.