Akira Endo Scientist

Akira Endo (遠藤 章, Endō Akira, born 14 November 1933) is a Japanese biochemist whose research into the relationship between fungi and cholesterol biosynthesis led to the development of statin drugs, which are some of the best-selling pharmaceuticals in history. He was awarded the 22nd Japan Prize in 2006 and the Lasker Award in 2008.

Personal facts

Akira Endo
Birth dateJanuary 01, 1933
Birth place
Higashiyuri Akita
Education
Tohoku University
Known for
Statin

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Scientist

awards
Japan Prize
Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award
Field of study
Biochemistry

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