Shimon Sakaguchi, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2025: Official interview

Interview with the 2025 Nobel Prize laureate in physiology or medicine, Shimon Sakaguchi on 6 December 2025 during the Nobel Week in Stockholm, Sweden. 00:00 - Shimon Sakaguchi, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2025 00:11 - Can you tell me about your childhood? 02:49 - What is your favourite book? 03:27 - You come from a family of academics and doctors. Did that influence you? 04:29 - When did you decide to pursue a career in medicine? 06:17 - What do you enjoy about science? 07:32 - How important is collaboration in science? 10:24 - What’s your advice for young researchers? 11:53 - What qualities do you need to become a successful scientist? 12:26 - Why is diversity important in science? 14:52 - How did you learn about your Nobel Prize? 15:19 - How does it feel to have helped so many people and saved lives with your work? 17:32 - How has your home country reacted to you being awarded a Nobel Prize? © Nobel Prize Outreach.