Shuhei Yamaguchi

Biography:

Shuhei Yamaguchi, MD. PhD. is a Chairman and Professor of the department of Neurology and a Dean of Faculty of Medicine, Shimane University. He also has an appointment of the Director of Shimane Dementia Center.

Dr. Yamaguchi’s research interest focuses on understanding brain functional changes associated with aging and dementia processes, and developing novel approach of functional brain imaging on behavioral and emotional alterations after brain damage by degenerative or vascular insults. He is also engaged in a cohort research regarding lifestyle and risk factors for stroke and dementia by means of a brain check-up system.