The Asian Scientist 100
Chikashi Toyoshima
Institution
University of Tokyo
Country
Japan
Field
Life Sciences
Toyoshima was awarded the 2018 Imperial Prize and Japan Academy Prize for his determination of the crystal structures of key ion pumps which are crucial for maintaining concentration gradients across cell membranes. (Photo: University of Tokyo)
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