Prof. Shizuo Akira Elected to Member of The Japan Academy

Professor Shizuo Akira was elected as a new member of the Japan Academy. The Japan Academy (Nippon Gakushi-in) is an organization that accords special recognition to researchers with the most eminent records of academic and scientific achievement operated under the auspices of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. The Academy´s primary purpose is to carry out programs that contribute to the advancement of academic pursuit.

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