The Asian Scientist 100
Emi Ito
Institution
Osaka University
Country
Japan
Field
Life Sciences
Ito was awarded the 2023 JSPS Ikushi Prize by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science for her research on unraveling the role of host-derived metabolites in the development of innate-type T cells.
(Photo: Osaka University)
AWARDS
- 2023 JSPS Ikushi Prize
Related articles
Dengue In India 300 Times Under-Reported
Researchers estimate that the dengue infection rates in India are 282 times higher than officially reported, costing the country US$1.11 billion each year.
Mini Raman Lasers Detect Single Nanoparticles
Using whispering gallery mode microcavities, scientists have developed a highly sensitive method of detecting single nanoparticles in real time.
What Is An Asset Really Worth?
SMU Associate Professor Jeffrey Ng investigates how fair value estimates are derived and what determines how investors respond to them.
The Asian Scientist Spotlight: 2012 Nobel Laureate Dr. Shinya Yamanaka
During a recent visit to Singapore, Dr. Shinya Yamanaka candidly discussed his early career, what inspires him, and the challenges he faced leading up to the 2012 Nobel Prize.
Deciphering The Genetic Puzzle Of Malaria
Newly uncovered genetic indicators could help solve the puzzle of malaria, mosquito-borne infectious disease that is endemic in parts of Asia and Africa.
The Journey From Stem Cell To Blood Cell Revealed
Scientists have created a comprehensive catalog of the changes in RNA as stem cells commit to different blood cell lineages.
Mosquito-Borne Diseases: Lessons From Nepal
Research on dengue and malaria in Nepal could have implications for other mountainous regions affected by climate change.
Malaysia Joins Global STEM Alliance
The Global STEM Alliance has been formed to help emerging economies get a leg up in scientific education.
Smartgels Are Thicker Than Water
By using microfluidics, scientists have been able to halve the amount of chemicals needed to turn liquids into gels.