Toshio Hirano | |
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 Hirano in 2009 | |
| Born | April 17, 1947 |
| Nationality |  Japan |
| Alma mater | Osaka University |
| Known for | Discovery of interleukin-6 and its application in treating diseases |
| Awards | Crafoord Prize (2009) Japan Prize (2011) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Bioscience and Medical Science |
Toshio Hirano (平野 俊夫, Hirano Toshio, born April 17, 1947 in Osaka, Japan) is a Japanese immunologist and academic, best known for his discovery of interleukin-6.[1][2] Since August 2011, he has served as the 17th President of Osaka University.
- ^ "Curriculum Vitae". University of Osaka. Retrieved 2009-07-09.
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