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10 quotes by Shinya Yamanaka

Shinya Yamanaka Born (1962-09-04) September 4, 1962 (age 52) Higashiōsaka, Osaka, Japan Nationality Japan Fields Stem cell research Institutions Kyoto University Nara Institute of Science and Technology Gladstone Institute of Cardiovascular Disease Alma mater Kobe University Osaka City University Known for Induced pluripotent stem cell Notable awards Meyenburg Prize (2007) Massry Prize (2008) Robert Koch Prize (2008) Shaw Prize (2008)...
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When I saw the embryo, I suddenly realized there was such a small difference between it and my daughters. I thought, we can't keep destroying... →

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I like the freedom of research. Plus, if I fail in science, I know I can always survive because I have an M.D. This has been my insurance policy.

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I grew so depressed from the lack of support that I considered quitting. No one understood me.

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My goals over the decade include to develop new drugs to treat intractable diseases by using iPS cell technology and to conduct clinical trials using... →

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There is no way now to get around some use of embryos. But my goal is to avoid using them.

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I think that in the 21st century, medical biology will advance at a more rapid pace than before.

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Patients' lives are more important than embryos. I do want to avoid the use of embryos if possible.

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I think that the discoveries of antibiotics and vaccines have contributed to the improvement of the quality of life, making it possible to prevent... →

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IPS cells can become a powerful tool to develop new drugs to cure intractable diseases because they can be made from patients' somatic cells.

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Researchers should always consider ethical concerns on scientific research and disclose their data to the public. Scientists also need to discuss... →

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