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is an annual award for "outstanding contribution to the advancement of research in fundamental biology." The Prize, although it is not always awarded to a biologist, is one of the most prestigious honours a natural scientist can receive. There are no restrictions on the nationality of the recipient.
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It was a particularly charming moment when Emperor of Japan, Akihito, who has studied the taxonomy and evolution of gobioid fishes, mentioned in his congratulatory address during the award ceremony that he has used the neighbor-joining method to construct phylogenetic trees during his studies of
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The Prize shall be awarded to an individual who, in the judgment of the members of the Committee, has made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of research in fundamental biology.
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The selection committee shall invite nominations of candidates from such relevant individuals and organizations at home and abroad as the selection committee may deem appropriate.
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The Prize shall be presented every year. In conjunction with the ceremony, an international symposium is held in which the Prize recipient is invited to give a special lecture.
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The selection committee shall submit to the Committee a report containing recommendations of the candidate for the Prize and supporting statement.
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The Committee shall be advised on suitable candidates for the Prize by a selection committee, which will consist of Japanese and overseas members.
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The specialty within the field of biology for which the Prize will be awarded shall be decided upon annually by the Committee.
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Imperial Biologists: The Imperial Family of Japan and Their Contributions to Biological Research
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The International Prize of Biology was created in 1985 to commemorate the 60-year reign of
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The 37th (2021) International Prize for Biology is awarded to Dr. Timothy Douglas White
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The 35th (2019) International Prize for Biology is awarded to Dr. Naomi Ellen Pierce
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The 39th (2023) International Prize for Biology is awarded to Dr. Richard M. Durbin
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The 38th (2022) International Prize for Biology is awarded to Dr. Tsukamoto Katsumi
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The 36th (2020) International Prize for Biology is awarded to Dr.Shinozaki Kazuo
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have been famous for their special interest in science, in particular biology.
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The Prize shall consist of a medal and a prize of ten million (10,000,000) yen.
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Outstanding contribution to the advancement of research in fundamental biology
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has strived over many years to advance the study taxonomy of gobioid fishes.
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Professor Masatoshi Nei, the 2002 International Prize for Biology Laureate
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The Prize shall be made by the Committee every year, commencing in 1985.
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UCLA professor Stephen Hubbell wins International Prize for Biology
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Structural Biology in Fine Structure, Morphology and Morphogenesis
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There shall be no restrictions on the nationality of the recipient.
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Dean Peter Crane Wins Prestigious International Prize for Biology
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The Prize is awarded in accordance with the following criteria:
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Mohri, Hideo (2019). "The International Prize for Biology".
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UMD's Colwell Awarded 2017 International Prize for Biology
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Yoshinori Ohsumi Wins 2015 International Prize For Biology
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Nei Honored in Japan with International Prize for Biology
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The first International Prize for Biology was awarded to
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of Japan and his longtime interest in and support of
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Japan
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
http://www.jsps.go.jp/english/e-biol/index.html
John B. Gurdon
Motoo Kimura
Edward O. Wilson
Ernst Mayr
Thomas Cavalier-Smith
Yoshinori Ohsumi

Emperor Shōwa
biology
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
Tokyo
Emperor of Japan
E. J. H. Corner
systematic biology

Emperors of Japan
Emperor Akihito
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
E. J. H. Corner
United Kingdom
Peter H. Raven
United States
John B. Gurdon
United Kingdom
Motoo Kimura
Japan
Eric James Denton

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