The Asian Scientist 100
Atsushi Miyawaki
Institution
RIKEN
Country
Japan
Field
Life Sciences
Miyawaki received the 2021 Japan Academy Prize for enhancing bioimaging technology to better understand cellular signaling mechanisms.
(Photo: RIKEN Center for Brain Science)
AWARDS
- 2021 Japan Academy Prize
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