The Asian Scientist 100
Yoshinori Ohsumi
Professor
Institution
Tokyo Institute of Technology
Country
Field
Biomedical Sciences
In 2015, Ohsumi received both the Canada Gairdner International Award and the Keio Medical Science Prize for his pioneering research into autophagy and its role in diseases such as neurodegeneration, cancer and infection.
(Photo: Tokyo Institute of Technology)
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