Quick Info
| Profession | Cell Biologist |
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| Nationality | Japanese |
| Date of Birth | 09/02/1945 |
| Age | 81 years |
| Birthplace | Fukuoka, Japan |
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | 大隅 良典 Ōsumi Yoshinori |
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Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Gray |
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Personal Life
| Zodiac sign | Aquarius |
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| Hometown | Fukuoka, Japan |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Mariko Nakazawa (Researcher) |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Mariko Nakazawa |
| Marriage Date | Year, 1971 |
Family
| Father | Yoshio (professor of mining engineering at Kyushu University) | ||||||
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| Mother | Shina (homemaker) | ||||||
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| Spouse | Mariko Nakazawa (Researcher) | ||||||
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Career
| Field | Autophagy |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Yoshinori Ohsumi had a fragile health as a child, frequently falling sick. | |
| 2. Shortly after his birth, his mother contracted tuberculosis. | |
| 3. At twelve, his brother pursued literature studies at the University of Tokyo. | |
| 4. During childhood, he enjoyed fishing and planting seeds. | |
| 5. He developed a passion for chemistry and joined the chemistry club in high school. | |
| 6. His interest in colicin E3 sparked during his doctoral studies at Kyoto University. | |
| 7. He first encountered his future wife, Mariko, at Kyoto University. |