R B Maccioni
University of Chile, Chile
Biography
R B Maccioni is a Professor of Neurology and Neurosciences, University of Chile and Director of the International Center for Biomedicine. Hi did his Doctoral degree in 1974, postdoctoral and visiting scholar at NIH and Max Plank Institute. He is Associate Professor at CU University Medical School. He is a world class scientist with leading contributions to biology of neuronal cells, tau protein and neuro-immuno-modulation in AD, in vivo neuroimaging technology and biomarkers for AD diagnosis. He has served as Editor of several journals, author with George Perry of the book “Current Hypotheses and Research Milestones in Alzheimer´s Disease”, outstanding achievements in the training of more than 60 scientist (MD´s & PhD´s), author of 176 publications and seven books. His scientific findings are characterized by innovative approaches to elucidate complex problems of modern medical research. He has received important international prizes, including awards from Alzheimer´s Association, Milheim foundation, and he is a Presidential Chair in Science, Chancellor´s Medals and Doctor Honoris Causa at several universities.
Abstract
Abstract : The neuroimmunomodulation theory of Alzheimer´s disease