Shimon Sakaguchi

Shimon Sakaguchi

researcher Japan

Shimon Sakaguchi is a renowned Japanese immunologist celebrated for his influential work on the mechanisms of immune tolerance. His research has greatly contributed to the field of immunology, particularly in understanding how the immune system can avoid attacking the body’s own tissues. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his pivotal discoveries related to immune system regulation.

Born on Oct 06, 1951 (74 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
24,299
Power
886$
Sentiment
8.21
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Honduras 1 8.00 0.10% +0% 9,904,608 10,015 $25,000 25$
Sweden 1 8.00 0.09% +0% 10,099,265 9,190 $530,000 482$
Norway 1 9.00 0.09% +0% 5,421,241 5,095 $403,000 379$
Totals 3 25,425,114 24,300 $958,000 886$
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Recent Mentions

Norway Norway: Shimon Sakaguchi discovered how a new type of immune cell, which he called regulatory T cells, inhibits other immune cells. 9

Aftenposten: Oppdagelser om immunsystemet kan gi gjennombrudd i behandling av kreft og betennelsessykdommer

North Macedonia North Macedonia: Shimon Sakaguchi from Kyoto discovered the regulatory T-cells that command the immune system not to attack its own cells. 9

Нова Македонија (Nova Makedonija): Нобелова награда 2025: Физиологија и медицина

Switzerland Switzerland: Shimon Sakaguchi is recognized for his contributions to the understanding of regulatory T-cells. 9

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Immunsystem-Kontrolle: Neue Hoffnung bei Autoimmunkrankheiten

Estonia Estonia: Shimon Sakaguchi was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine for his work on how the immune system can function in the presence of numerous irritants without triggering autoimmune reactions. 9

Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857: Nad saidki teada, mida teha, et «koer» oma peremeest ei pureks