Professor Endo, a doctor of agriculture, was born in 1933 in Akita prefecture and graduated from Tohoku University.Currently, he is engaged in research on applied microbiology, biochemistry, food and pharmaceutical development as a special honorary professor at the Biofarm Research Institute Co., Ltd. Representative Director and Advanced Industry-Academia Collaborative Research Promotion Center.In the past, he has won numerous national and international awards, including the Agricultural Chemistry Award, Heinrich Weerland Award (West Germany), and Warren Alpert Award (Harvard University School of Medicine).

　At a press conference held at the university on March 3, Professor Endo commented on his research: "When I was young, the research environment in the 30s and 1960s was very laid-back. My favorite research. I was able to do it at my own pace and study very hard. That kind of environment led to the development of statins. "Also, as a message to the younger generation, "I want you to experience living in a foreign country for a year, two years, or half a year. If you look at Japan objectively from the outside, what is lacking in Japan? It's easy to see if it's overkill. I feel like we're in an era where we have to become such an international person. "

　The award, which started in 1959, is awarded to 3 to 6 people each year, and the winners are presented with C $ 10.The foundation was established in Toronto, Canada in 50 by JA Gardner, who was active in various fields such as businessmen and volunteers, with a donation of $ 1957.Since he suffered from arthritis, he set up an academic award to honor researchers who have made outstanding discoveries and contributions in the medical field.