Ichiji Tasaki

Dr. Tasaki in 2000

Ichiji Tasaki (田崎 一二, Tasaki Ichiji, October 10, 1910 – January 4, 2009) was a Japanese-born American biophysicist and physician involved in research relating to the electrical impulses in the nervous system.

Tasaki is credited with discovering the insulating function of the myelin sheath.[1][2] His discoveries provided the foundation for a better understanding of diseases such as multiple sclerosis, in which myelin is lost or damaged.

  1. ^ "Ichiji Tasaki Neurophysiologist". Washington Post. January 20, 2009. Retrieved 15 August 2011.
  2. ^ van Hollen, Chris (11 September 2008). "Tribute to Dr. Ichiji Tasaki". United States House of Representatives. Archived from the original on 8 October 2011. Retrieved 15 August 2011.