Dr Takahashi is a Chief Professor at Department of Neuropsychiatry, University of Toyama. Most of his research work to date has involved biological psychiatric research using magnetic resonance imaging and other methodologies (e.g., olfactory testing) to help elucidate the pathophysiology of schizophrenia and other psychoses. He is also involved in the field of early intervention for psychotic disorders as a Clinical Professor at Toyama University Hospital.