Takumi Nakamura

Takumi Nakamura is an Associate Research Scientist in the Department of Neuroscience at Yale School of Medicine, Yale University. He holds academic appointments including Research Scientist at RIKEN Center for Brain Science (2024) and Postdoctoral Researcher at Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine (2021). His education includes a PhD from The University of Tokyo (2020), MS (2017), and BS (2015) in Life Sciences.

Research focuses on neurodevelopmental disorders, psychiatric genetics, and epigenetic mechanisms underlying conditions like autism, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. Utilizes mouse models to study gene mutations' functional impacts and potential therapies. Key contributions include identifying genetic risk factors through CRISPR/Cas9 and analyzing epigenetic regulators like KMT2C.

Notable awards include the Toshihiko Tokizane Memorial Award (2022) and Ichikou Memorial Award (2020). His work spans translational research, linking genetic findings to behavioral phenotypes and therapeutic interventions, particularly targeting LSD1 inhibitors and fatty acid metabolism pathways. Collaborates across institutions including RIKEN and The University of Tokyo.