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Tasuku Honjo

Immunologist

Tasuku Honjo is a Japanese professor of immunology and genomic medicine (1942–).

Tasuku Honjo

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Snapshot as of 15 July 2026

Primary market
Japan
Field
immunologist
Organisation
University of Tokyo

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.

Selected recognition