Emiko Takagi is an Associate Professor in Gerontology Program at San Francisco State University. She received her bachelor's degree (B.S. in Human Sciences) from Osaka University, Japan, master's degree (M.S. in Gerontology) from the University of Arizona, and her doctoral degree (Ph.D. in Sociology) from the University of Southern California. She has been teaching a number of gerontology courses to both undergraduate and graduate students including: Introduction to Gerontology, Aging and Society, Age and Policy Analysis, and Aging and Diversity. Through her research, Dr. Takagi has been inquiring how social relationships, networks, and support systems influence the well-being of older adults. Her current research particularly focuses on the issues related to older adults' loneliness and social isolation in different national contexts.