Koichi Tanaka
Chemist, Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry
Born
August 3rd, 1959
65 years ago
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Japan
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Contributions encompassed the development of methods for the separation and purification of proteins. Research included advancements in mass spectrometry, significantly enhancing its application to biological research. Nobel Prize awarded in 2002 for contributions to the field of chemistry. Work facilitated the identification and characterization of biomolecules, improving techniques in biotechnology and medicine.
Won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2002
Developed methods for protein separation
Advanced mass spectrometry techniques
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