Anitha Rao M.D.

Anitha Rao MD is a seasoned physician and consultant specializing in neurology and neuroscience with extensive experience in medical affairs and strategy for biotechnology and digital health companies. Currently serving as a Medical Affairs and Strategy Consultant at Rao Global Advisory, Anitha plays a critical role in developing global medical strategies and optimizing clinical workflows for neurology products. As Chair of the Geriatrics Section at the American Academy of Neurology, Anitha oversees a large community of neurologists and focuses on innovative treatments for Alzheimer's disease. With a background as an Attending Hospital Neurologist and former CEO of Neurocern, Anitha combines clinical expertise with leadership in health technology and business strategy. Anitha's commitment to advancing care is further demonstrated through positions on the Executive Board of the Lewy Body Dementia Association and as a Clinical Associate Professor at The University of Toledo. Educational qualifications include an MD from The University of Toledo and a fellowship in Dementia and Behavioral Neurology from the University of California, San Francisco.