Michiaki TakagiDr. Takagi received his BSc, MD, and PhD from the Yamagata University. His research carrier started in 1986, focused on cellular function of macrophages in relation to bone resorption and foreign body reaction, as well as rheumatoid arthritis and alled diseases. As a visiting researcher of Ph.D. program at the University of Helsinki, supervised by late Professor Seppo Santavirta and late Professor Yrjö Konttinen. learned importance of translational research, bench-to-bedside, and research mind. Has experience with joint reconstructive surgeries for 30 years, carrier of basic research and supervising Ph.D. students and leadership of teams consisting of surgeons, clinicians, pathologists, molecular biologists, bioengineers, biostatisticians and other related professionals for the translational research, both locally and internationally. Dr. Takagi has published over 150 peer-reviewed manuscripts in medical and bioengineering journals. Read More Read Less