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Tasuku Honjo
Immunologist
Tasuku Honjo is a Japanese professor of immunology and genomic medicine (1942–).
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Snapshot as of 15 July 2026
- Primary market
- Japan
- Field
- immunologist
- Organisation
- University of Tokyo
Overview
Professional record
Tasuku Honjo is a Japanese professor of immunology and genomic medicine (1942–).
The professional record includes work with University of Tokyo, Kyoto University, University of Osaka, and Hirosaki University. Documented fields of work include immunologist, biochemist, university teacher, and physician. Education includes Kyoto University and Yamaguchi Prefectural Ube High School. Recorded honours include Tang Prize, Asahi Prize, Imperial Prize of Japan Academy, Person of Cultural Merit, and Robert Koch Prize.
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Selected recognition
2025
Asia's Scientists 100 2025
No. 47
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2024
Asia's Scientists 100 2024
No. 40
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2022
Asia's Scientists 100 2022
No. 23
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2021
Asia's Scientists 100 2021
No. 6
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2020
FigureAsia 2020 Scientists 100
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2018
Asia's Most Influential Scientists 2018
Listed
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2016
Asia's Most Influential Leaders 2016
No. 80
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