Rudolph E. Tanzi
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Rudolph Emile 'Rudy' Tanzi (born September 18, 1958) a professor of Neurology at Harvard University, vice-chair of neurology, director of the Genetics and Aging Research Unit, and co-director of the Henry and Allison McCance Center for Brain Health at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH).[1]
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Tanzi has been investigating the genetics of neurological disease since the 1980s.[2] He co-discovered all three familial early-onset Alzheimer's disease (FAD) genes and several other neurological disease genes including that responsible for Wilson’s disease.[3] His team was the first to use human stem cells to create three-dimensional cell culture organoids of AD, dubbed “Alzheimer's-in-a-Dish”.[4][5] The 3-D model made drug screening for AD faster and more cost-effective.
He has published over 600 research papers and has received the highest awards[6] in his field, including the Potamkin Prize. Tanzi on occasion serves as a studio keyboard player for Aerosmith and other musicians.[7]