Ricardo B. Maccioni
Professor of Neuroscience, Faculty of Sciences, University of Chile
Biography
RICARDO MACCIONI, MD/PhD is a Professor of Neurology, University of Chile. He also serves as the Director of the Neurosciences Lab and Director of the International Center for Biomedicine (ICC). He also served as Associate Professor at the University of Colorado Medical School. He received his doctoral degree in 1975, and postdoctoral fellowships at the National Institutes of Health, the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. Maccioni is a world class scientist that has made some of the world leading contributions to biology of neuronal cells and the study of Alzheimer’s disease. His discoveries on the role of tau in the pathogenesis of this disease, his neuroimmunomodulation theory, novel biomarkers for its early diagnosis and innovative approaches for the treatment of this disease, are among his major contributions. On the basis of these and numerous other findings, he has been considered among the world leading investigators in Alzheimer´s disease. He has served as Senior Editor and Regional Editor of the Journal of Alzheimer´s Disease, and the boards of many journals. Co-author with George Perry of the book “Current Hypotheses and Research Milestones in Alzheimer´s Disease”, among other 12 books in the medical field. Maccioni is considered as a natural leader for his solid publications, but also for directing global projects for the human welfare. He has made outstanding achievements in the training of 61 scientists, and author of around 200 publications and 18 patents. His scientific findings are characterized by innovative approaches to elucidate complex problems of modern medical research.
Abstract
Abstract : Neuroimmunomodulation And Behavioral Disorders In Alzheimer´S Disease