The ADC sponsors an annual lecture in honor of Professor Emeritus Dr. Lindy E. Harrell, founding director of the Center.

Harrell lecturers include:

2022, Dr. Stephen Salloway

2020, Dr. Linda van Eldik 

2018, Dr. Suzanne Craft

2017, Dr. Bradley Hyman

2015, Dr. Marsel Mesulam

2014, Dr. David Knopman

2013, Dr. Carl Cotman

2012, Dr. John Morris

2010, Dr. Erik Roberson

2009, Dr. David Sweatt

2008, Dr. Ron Petersen

2007, Dr. Steven DeKosky