Yoshinori Ohsumi Age, Wiki and Bio

Yoshinori Ohsumi

Quick Info

ProfessionCell Biologist
NationalityJapanese
Date of Birth09/02/1945
Age79 years
BirthplaceFukuoka, Japan

Bio/Wiki

Real Name大隅 良典 Ōsumi Yoshinori

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorGray

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University
  • University of Tokyo, Tokyo
  • Rockefeller University, New York
Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science (BSc) from University of Tokyo (1963-1967)
  • Doctor of Science (DSc) in Physiology from University of Tokyo (1967-1974)
  • PhD from University of Tokyo

Personal Life

Zodiac signAquarius
HometownFukuoka, Japan

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
SpouseMariko Nakazawa (Researcher)
Affairs/GirlfriendsMariko Nakazawa
Marriage DateYear, 1971

Family

FatherYoshio (professor of mining engineering at Kyushu University)
MotherShina (homemaker)
Siblings
BrotherKazuo (12 years elder)
Sister2 (elder)
Other Siblings
  • Reiko
  • Junko
SpouseMariko Nakazawa (Researcher)
Children
Son2

Career

FieldAutophagy
Awards
  • 2005: Fujihara Award by Fujihara Foundation of Science
  • 2006: Japan Academy Prize by Japan Academy
  • 2007: Science Award by Botanical Society of Japan
  • 2008: Asahi Prize by Asahi Shimbun
  • 2012: Kyoto Prize in Basic Sciences
  • 2013: Thomson Reuters Citation Laureate
  • 2015: Gairdner Foundation International Award
  • 2015: International Prize for Biology
  • 2015: Keio Medical Science Prize
  • 2015: Person of Cultural Merit
  • 2015: Rosenstiel Award
  • 2016: Wiley Prize in Biomedical Sciences
  • 2016: Dr. Paul Janssen Award for Biomedical Research
  • 2016: Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
  • 2016: Order of Culture by Japanese government
  • 2017: Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences
  • 2017: 'Honorary Professor Emeritus' at the University of Tokyo
  • 2017: 'Honorary Degree of Doctor' by Kyoto University

Some Lesser Known Facts

Yoshinori Ohsumi had a fragile health as a child, frequently falling sick.
Shortly after his birth, his mother contracted tuberculosis.
At twelve, his brother pursued literature studies at the University of Tokyo.
During childhood, he enjoyed fishing and planting seeds.
He developed a passion for chemistry and joined the chemistry club in high school.
His interest in colicin E3 sparked during his doctoral studies at Kyoto University.
He first encountered his future wife, Mariko, at Kyoto University.