Tsuneko Okazaki
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Summary
Tsuneko Okazaki was born on June 7, 1933[1], in Nagoya[2]. She died on September 22, 2026[3], in Nagoya[4]. She worked as a biologist[5], geneticist[6], molecular biologist[7], university teacher[8], and professor[9]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,691 views/month, #7,235 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Reiji Okazaki[11]
- Country of citizenship: Japan[12]
- Field of work: molecular biology[13]
- Employer: Nagoya University[14], Fujita Health University[15]
- Educated at: Nagoya University[16], Aichi Prefectural Asahigaoka Senior High School[17]
- Award received: L'Oréal-UNESCO Award For Women in Science[18], Person of Cultural Merit[19], Order of Culture[20], Medal with Purple Ribbon[21], The Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon[22]
- Sex or gender: female[23]
- Commons category: Tsuneko Okazaki[24]
- Cause of death: gastrointestinal bleeding[25]
- Family name: Okazaki[26]
- Given name: Tsuneko[27]
- Manner of death: natural causes[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Japanese[29]
- Birth name: 原 恒子[30]
- Name in native language: 岡崎恒子[31]
- Name in kana: おかざき つねこ[32]
- Married name: 岡崎 恒子[33]
- Sibling: Makoto Hara[34]
Why It Matters
Tsuneko Okazaki has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] She is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
She is credited with the discovery of Okazaki fragments[37], a mobile genetic element[38].
FAQs
Where was Tsuneko Okazaki born?
Tsuneko Okazaki's place of birth was Nagoya[2].
Where did Tsuneko Okazaki die?
Tsuneko Okazaki passed away in Nagoya[4].
Who was Tsuneko Okazaki married to?
Tsuneko Okazaki's spouses include Reiji Okazaki[11].
What did Tsuneko Okazaki do for work?
Tsuneko Okazaki worked as a biologist[5], geneticist[6], molecular biologist[7], university teacher[8], and professor[9].
Where did Tsuneko Okazaki go to school?
Tsuneko Okazaki was educated at Nagoya University[16] and Aichi Prefectural Asahigaoka Senior High School[17].
What awards did Tsuneko Okazaki receive?
Honors received include L'Oréal-UNESCO Award For Women in Science[18], Person of Cultural Merit[19], Order of Culture[20], and Medal with Purple Ribbon[21].
What did Tsuneko Okazaki discover?
Tsuneko Okazaki is credited as discoverer of Okazaki fragments[37].