Where does Yoshinori Ohsumi practice?

Yoshinori Ohsumi is affiliated with Tokyo Institute of Technology in Tokyo, Japan.

What is Yoshinori Ohsumi's H-index?

Yoshinori Ohsumi has an H-index of 117, placing them in the top 0.01% of medical professionals worldwide.

What is Yoshinori Ohsumi's medical specialty?

Yoshinori Ohsumi specializes in Cell Biology.

Is Yoshinori Ohsumi verified by MDRPedia?

Yes, Yoshinori Ohsumi is a verified TITAN tier physician on MDRPedia, the global authority for medical reputation.

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117 H-Index

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Overview

Yoshinori Ohsumi is a cell biology specialist at Tokyo Institute of Technology. Based in Japan.

Biography

Yoshinori Ohsumi is a Japanese cell biologist who discovered the mechanisms of autophagy, the cell's recycling system. Nobel Prize 2016.

Affiliations & Institutions

Tokyo Institute of Technology

Professor

Areas of Expertise

Medical Specialties

Cell Biology

Clinical Knowledge & Procedures

Autophagy Cell biology Lysosomal degradation

Legacy Timeline

The life and contributions of Yoshinori Ohsumi

1992

Discovered autophagy genes in yeast

Identified key genes controlling autophagy using baker's yeast

2016

Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine

George Emil Palade , MD

Cell Biology

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