Meet our presenter
Dr Akihiko Takashima is the Director of the Department of Aging Neurobiology at National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology in Obu, Japan. His work focuses on understanding the disease pathology of Alzheimer´s, in particular, with respect to the biochemistry and molecular mechanisms through which Tau contributes to neurodegeneration. His research also includes identification of targets and prototype drugs to block progression of AD.