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Izumi Maezawa is an Adjunct Professor at UC Davis Health, specializing in neuroscience. Her research focuses on the pathology of glial cells in neurological disorders, with notable emphasis on Alzheimer's disease and Rett syndrome. Maezawa's current investigations delve into the regulation of microglia and explore the effects of ketogenic metabolism and small lipid mediators on inflammation. By establishing a foundation for utilizing ketogenic agents and inhibitors of lipid mediator generation, her work aims to develop therapeutic avenues for treating Alzheimer's disease. She holds a B.S. in Pharmacy from Showa Pharmaceutical University, an M.S. in Clinical Pharmacy from Meijyo University, and a Ph.D. in Neuropathology from the University of Washington. She completed her fellowship in Alzheimer's Pathology/Neuroinflammation at UC Davis, contributing to significant research efforts in the field. Throughout her career, Maezawa has received several accolades, including the New Investigator Award from the Alzheimer’s Association and recognition for her outstanding postdoctoral research by the University of California, Davis.
UC Davis Health • Sacramento, CA
Currently accepting new patients and conducting research in the field of neuroscience.
Department of Computer Science. GRE is NOT required.