Shinya Yamanaka was co-awarded (with John B. Gurdon) the 2012 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine for their work in proving that mature cells could be converted into stem cells.
The result of the work of Yamanaka and Gurdon is considered to be a scientific milestone in human regenerative medicine.

Two past presidents of the JMA, Taro Takemi and Eitaka Tsuboi, have served as president of the World Medical Association.
Tsuboi pioneered cancer research and treatment in Japan and Asia, self-funded school and community health programs in Nepal, and had a role in establishing the Thai National Cancer Centre in Bangkok.
In 2000, King Birendra of Nepal, decorated Tsuboi for his long term contributions to Nepal.

JMA members have also served the WMA in many other executive roles including Chair of the WMA Council and vice-president.
Shinya Yamanaka was co-awarded (with John B. Gurdon) the 2012 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine for their work in proving that mature cells could be converted into stem cells. The result of the work of Yamanaka and Gurdon is considered to be a scientific milestone in human regenerative medicine.
Two past presidents of the JMA, Taro Takemi and Eitaka Tsuboi, have served as president of the World Medical Association. Tsuboi pioneered cancer research and treatment in Japan and Asia, self-funded school and community health programs in Nepal, and had a role in establishing the Thai National Cancer Centre in Bangkok. In 2000, King Birendra of Nepal, decorated Tsuboi for his long term contributions to Nepal.
JMA members have also served the WMA in many other executive roles including Chair of the WMA Council and vice-president.
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