Tsuneko Okazaki
Tsuneko Okazaki (岡崎 恒子, Okazaki Tsuneko, born June 7, 1933) is a Japanese pioneer of molecular biology known for her work on DNA replication and specifically for discovering Okazaki fragments, along with her husband Reiji. Dr. Tsuneko Okazaki has continued to be involved in academia, contributing to more advancements in DNA research.
Tsuneko Okazaki | |
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| Born | 7 June 1933 Aichi Prefecture, Japan |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Education | Nagoya University (PhD, 1956) |
| Known for | Okazaki fragments |
| Children | Two children |
| Awards | L'Oréal-UNESCO Awards for Women in Science |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Molecular biology |
| Institutions | Washington University, Stanford University, Nagoya University, Fujita Health University, Chromo Research, Inc. |
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