Shinya Yamanaka

Born on September 4th, 1962 in Osaka, Japan, Shinya Yamanaka is a world-renowned researcher famous for his work with Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (IPSCs).

This section discusses the life and accomplishments of renowned researcher Shinya Yamanaka on his road

to achieving the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his work with Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells.

EARLY CHILDHOOD

Fact Overview

Everyone had a childhood dream - what was Dr. Yamanaka's?

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TRANSITIONTO

RESEARCH

For Dr. Yamanaka, what were the benefits of pursuing research instead of being a doctor?

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EDUCATION

+ RESIDENCY

Did you know Dr. Yamanaka was once on track to become a doctor?

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RESEARCH

US+JAPAN

How did being in the US or Japan affect

Dr. Yamanaka's research and experiences?

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EXPLORATION INTO iPS CELLS

Learn more about Dr. Yamanaka's renowned experiment, and play a game to create your own Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells!

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iPSC Learning

Shinya Yamanaka

EARLY CHILDHOOD

TRANSITIONTO

RESEARCH

EDUCATION

+ RESIDENCY

RESEARCH

US+JAPAN

EXPLORATION INTO iPS CELLS

References: Includes individual pages

https://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/medicine/laureates/2012/yamanaka-bio.html

Shinya Yamanaka

EARLY CHILDHOOD

TRANSITIONTO

RESEARCH

EDUCATION

+ RESIDENCY

RESEARCH

US+JAPAN

EXPLORATION INTO iPS CELLS

References: Includes individual pages

https://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/medicine/laureates/2012/yamanaka-bio.html

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