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Dr. Schumacher is a geneticist, author, & futurologist. Axel has over 30 years’ experience in the field of genetics, personalized medicine, aging & longevity, with a documented track record as visionary scientist, inventor and business manager in academic, clinical and pharmaceutical environments across Europe and North America. Axel is the author of the “Blockchain & Healthcare Strategy Guide”, a ‘must-read’ for decision makers in the digital healthcare vertical. Axel was the manager of the Red Cross “Blood Donor Biobank”, - at that time- largest biorepository in the world. Axel is particularly well known for his work in epigenetics. He invented the first microarray technologies for epigenetic biomarker discovery, developed the ‘epigenetic theory of aging’ with his research leading to the worldwide first proof of whole genome epigenetic abnormalities in Alzheimer's disease. Axel’s mission is to translate scientific discoveries into practical digital applications to help understand and prevent complex disorders, and to transform the way we age. Axel is also a forerunner in exploring strategic opportunities in the fields of bioinformatics, multi-omics, digital health, genomics data analytics, and complex diseases. Axel is also a member of the Blockchain Research Institute in Toronto, the world’s leading Blockchain Think Tank. He holds a Ph.D. in Human Genetics from the University of Cologne/Germany.