Tasuku Honjo, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2018: Official interview

Interview with Tasuku Honjo on 6 December 2018.

00:00 – How did you receive the news that you’ve been awarded the Nobel Prize?
02:28 – Why did you decide to become a scientist?
04:00 – Can you describe the main impact of your discovery?
06:15 – How does it feel to do work that saves lives?
07:15 – Can you tell us about some of the cancer patients you’ve met?
08:32 – Do you have a message for those who are fighting cancer today?
09:42 – Do you think that diversity is important for fruitful research?
10:40 – What qualities do you need to be a successful scientist?
12:10 – How have you maintained your curiosity?
12:36 – Who has most inspired you?
14:14 – Was there a specific moment that sparked your interest in science?
15:35 – How did you stay focused on your research for all these years?
16:25 – You’re a keen golfer – do you do your best thinking on the golf course?
17:33 – What do you consider to be your greatest achievement?