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Toshio Hirano

b. 1947

Japanese immunologist

Immunologist University teacher Physician
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About Toshio Hirano

Born 1947. Toshio Hirano is a Japanese immunologist, university teacher and physician.

is a Japanese immunologist and academic, best known for his discovery of interleukin-6. 1980—assistant professor in the School of Medicine, Kumamoto University

Honors and awards Erwin von Balz prize (Japan), 1986 CIBA-GEIGY Rheumatism Prize (Japan), 1990 Sandoz Prize for Immunology, 1992 (Japan), 1997 Mochida Memorial Prize (Japan), 1998 ISI Citation Laureate Award (Japan), 1981–98, 2000 The , 2004 The Fujiwara Foundation of Science Medical Award of The Japan Medical Association, 2005, The Japan Medical Association Medal of Honor with Purple Ribbon, April, 2006 The Crafoord Prize in Polyarthritis 2009 The Japan Prize for the discovery of interleukin-6, 2011 Clarivate Citation Laureates, 2021

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Important facts

Born
17 April 1947, Osaka
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Immunologist, university teacher, physician
Nationality
Japan
Education
University of Osaka, Osaka University
Positions held
Chancellor
Employers
University of Osaka, Kumamoto University, National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology
Awards
Novartis Prize for Clinical Immunology; Japan Prize; Crafoord Prize; Clarivate Citation Laureates

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Toshio Hirano?

Japanese immunologist

When was Toshio Hirano born?

Toshio Hirano was born on 17 April 1947 in Osaka.

What is Toshio Hirano's occupation?

Toshio Hirano is an immunologist, university teacher and physician.

What nationality is Toshio Hirano?

Toshio Hirano is Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Toshio Hirano

· Wikidata: Q7486453

· DBpedia: Toshio Hirano

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