Takahashi Akiyoshi

Professor at Kitasato University’s School of Marine Biosciences, where he specializes in fish endocrinology. Born in 1957 in Iwate Prefecture, Takahashi Holds a BSc and a PhD (1985) in fisheries science from Kitasato University. Assumed his current role after working as a research fellow at the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science and an assistant lecturer at Kitasato University. Was awarded the Yoshimura Prize by the Japan Society for Pituitary Research in 2021, and has served as the director of both the Japan Society of Pituitary Research and the Japan Society of Comparative Endocrinology. Publications and co-authored works include Sutoresu to horumon (Stress and Hormones) and volume 3 of the Horumon kara mita seimei genshō to shinka (Phenomena and Evolution of Life from the Hormone Perspective) series, covering growth, maturation, and sex determination.