I started my career as a surgeon 25 years ago. But it turned out that I am not talented as a surgeon, so I decided to change my career. But I still feel that I am a doctor. So my goal, all my life, is to bring this stem-cell technology to the bedside.
Shinya YamanakaI like the freedom of research. Plus, if I fail in science, I know I can always survive because I have an M.D. This has been my insurance policy.
Shinya YamanakaThere is no way now to get around some use of embryos. But my goal is to avoid using them.
Shinya YamanakaI thought, we canโt keep destroying embryos for our research. There must be another way.
Shinya Yamanaka