Background
Kiyoshi Masui was born in Shizuoka Prefecture.
Kiyoshi Masui was born in Shizuoka Prefecture.
After graduating from Tokyo University in 1915 Kiyoshi Masui continued his studies and in 1916 he obtain a doctor's degree.
After graduation he proceeded to Europe and America for further medical research. Upon return in 1921 Kiyoshi Masui rejoined his alma mater as professor and concomitantly held a post with the Agriculture and Forestry Ministry. He is presently also associated with Livestock Laboratory and is head of Heredity Research Institute.