Asangaedem Akpan

Dr. Asangaedem Akpan is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Western Australia (UWA) within the UWA Medical School's Internal Medicine department. His research focuses on aging-related health challenges including frailty mechanisms, atrial fibrillation management in elderly populations, and neurotechnology applications for cognitive enhancement. He has contributed to systematic reviews on brain-computer interfaces and led studies on healthcare pathway adherence in elderly care homes.

His work intersects cardiology, gerontology, and biomedical engineering, with notable contributions to understanding inflammageing through metabolomics. Dr. Akpan collaborates internationally on aging-related research, addressing both clinical and public health dimensions of aging populations. His recent studies emphasize translational applications of metabolomics data and the development of frailty intervention strategies aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals.

No scientific awards have been explicitly listed in the provided profile. His research activities involve multidisciplinary teams focusing on global health challenges, with publications spanning peer-reviewed journals like BMC Geriatrics and Frontiers in Aging. His current work continues to explore innovative solutions for aging-related healthcare through cutting-edge methodologies in systems biology and medical technology.