Shinya Yamanaka
Physician known for stem cell research
Born
September 4th, 1962
63 years ago
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Japan
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A physician and biologist specializing in regenerative medicine, contributed significantly to the field of stem cell research. Developed a groundbreaking technique for creating induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) from adult cells in 2006. This innovation opened new avenues for research in medicine and therapy. Received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2012 for this work.
Developed induced pluripotent stem cells
Received the Nobel Prize in 2012
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