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Tomoko Ohta

b. 1933

Japanese biologist

Molecular biologist Geneticist University teacher
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About Tomoko Ohta

Born 1933. Tomoko Ohta is a Japanese molecular biologist, geneticist, university teacher, microbiologist and biologist, known for Neutral theory of molecular evolution.

Recognition Ohta's work in the field of molecular evolution has been recognized internationally.

1981 - Inaugural Saruhashi Prize, Society for the Bright Future of Women Scientists 1985 - Japan Academy Prize for "Theoretical Studies on Population Genetics at the Molecular Level" 1986 - Avon Special Prize for Women, Avon Japan 2002 - Foreign Member of the United States National Academy of Sciences in evolutionary biology and genetics 2002 - Person of Cultural Merit, Emperor of Japan 2015 - Crafoord Prize of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences (shared with Richard Lewontin) 2018 - Society for Molecular Biology and Evolution (SMBE) Motoo Kimura Lifetime Contribution Award

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Important facts

Born
7 September 1933, Miyoshi
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Molecular biologist, geneticist, university teacher, microbiologist, biologist
Nationality
Japan
Known for
Neutral theory of molecular evolution
Education
University of Tokyo, North Carolina State University, Kihara Institute for Biological Research, National Institute of Genetics
Employers
National Institute of Genetics
Awards
Person of Cultural Merit; Order of Culture; Saruhashi Prize; Crafoord Prize in Biosciences; Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences; Crafoord Prize; Japan Academy Prize (academics); Weldon Memorial Prize

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Tomoko Ohta?

Japanese biologist

When was Tomoko Ohta born?

Tomoko Ohta was born on 7 September 1933 in Miyoshi.

What is Tomoko Ohta's occupation?

Tomoko Ohta is a molecular biologist, geneticist, university teacher, microbiologist and biologist.

What is Tomoko Ohta known for?

Tomoko Ohta is known for Neutral theory of molecular evolution.

What nationality is Tomoko Ohta?

Tomoko Ohta is Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Tomoko Ohta

· Wikidata: Q275103

· DBpedia: Tomoko Ohta

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