Shinya Yamanaka

Pioneering stem cell biologist · CiRA, Kyoto University and CiRA Foundation, Japan & Gladstone Institutes, USA · company speakers →

Shinya Yamanaka is a pioneering stem cell biologist best known for discovering induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), which enable the reprogramming of adult cells to a pluripotent state. His work transformed regenerative medicine by providing a scalable platform for disease modeling, drug discovery, and cell-based therapies, with ongoing efforts to translate iPSC technologies into clinical applications.

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