Junko Arai

Junko Arai (Aoki) is a Principal Data Scientist in Computational Biology at Eisai US, specializing in the computational analysis of omics data to identify mechanisms of action and biomarkers for drug development. With experience spanning over two decades, Arai has held several significant roles, including Senior Scientist positions focused on immuno-dementia and neuroscience at Eisai US, and contributed to drug discovery in neurodegenerative diseases at Takeda Pharmaceuticals. Arai's research background includes a postdoctoral position at Tufts University, where influential studies on enriched environments and synaptic plasticity were conducted. A doctoral degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Kyoto University complements Arai's extensive expertise in neurobiology and drug discovery.