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Hiroaki Mitsuya

Japanese virologist (1950-) · Japan · On the map · Academics

Hiroaki Mitsuya is a Japanese virologist famous for his role in discovery of the anti-HIV drug zidovudine (AZT) as well as other anti-AIDS drugs including didanosine (ddI) and zalcitabine (ddC).

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A life in dates

2025Person of Cultural MeritAward2014Asahi PrizeAward2007Keio Medical Science PrizeAward1950Born9 August 1950

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Awards

Person of Cultural Merit2025
Asahi Prize2014
Keio Medical Science Prize2007

About this person

Country
Japan
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1950 · age 76