Yoshinori Ohsumi is a Japanese cell biologist known for his groundbreaking research on autophagy, a process where cells recycle their components. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2016 for his discoveries that revealed how cells break down and remove unnecessary or dysfunctional parts. His work has significant implications for understanding various diseases, including cancer and neurodegenerative disorders. Born on February 9, 1945, in Fukuoka, Japan, Ohsumi completed his Ph.D. at Tokyo Institute of Technology. He has held various academic positions, including a professorship at Tokyo Institute of Technology and National Institute for Basic Biology. His research has greatly advanced the field of cell biology and has inspired many scientists worldwide.