Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences

Vertex Researchers Awarded 2024 Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Health, Genetics, Clinical Trials, Research, Science, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Breakthrough Prize, VRTX, Mathematics, Medicine, Interaction, Messenger, Global Research, Creativity, Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences, CFTR, Elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor, Patient, Cystic fibrosis, Physics, CF, Disease, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Pharmaceutical industry, Vertex

“The research teams led by Paul, Fred and Sabine discovered the first and only medicines that address the underlying cause of cystic fibrosis.

Key Points: 
  • “The research teams led by Paul, Fred and Sabine discovered the first and only medicines that address the underlying cause of cystic fibrosis.
  • Vertex is currently developing a next-in-class investigational CF triple combination therapy, now in Phase 3 trials, that has the potential for enhanced clinical benefit.
  • The Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences was founded in 2013 by Sergey Brin, Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg, Yuri and Julia Milner, and Anne Wojcicki.
  • Breakthrough Prizes are also awarded annually in the fields of Fundamental Physics and Mathematics.

bit.bio is Industrialising Human Cell Manufacturing, Unleashing the Potential of Synthetic Biology for Reproducible Research and Affordable Regenerative Medicines

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, June 15, 2023
Other Manufacturing, Research, Genetics, Manufacturing, Stem Cells, Biotechnology, Health, Pharmaceutical, Science, SAB, Charles River Laboratories, DNA, CRISPR, Heart, Neuron, Partnership, Cell biology, FX Palo Alto Laboratory, Drug development, University, IPSC, Stanford University, ISSCR, GABAergic, 3D, ARM, B cell, Wellcome–MRC Cambridge Stem Cell Institute, Systems biology, Brain, Medicine, Cell, Department of Biochemistry, University of Oxford, Regenerative medicine, Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences, Computational biology, Parity, Stanford University School of Medicine, Professor, Computation, Animal, Patient, Pathology, Machine learning, Acorn Computers, Drug discovery, Biology, International Society for Stem Cell Research, Meat, SVP, Gene, Synthetic biology, International Society, Vaccine, Management, Fine chemical, Microscope, Pharmaceutical industry, Cryptocurrency, Illumina

bit.bio, a synthetic biology company focused on human cells, has achieved a milestone in the manufacture of human cells.

Key Points: 
  • bit.bio, a synthetic biology company focused on human cells, has achieved a milestone in the manufacture of human cells.
  • The data that will be presented at the International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) conference show an unparalleled level of consistency with regards to multiple human cell products for research use.
  • I am proud of this fantastic achievement by the team.”
    bit.bio's human cell manufacturing technology is set to reshape the future of scientific research and biomedicine.
  • Data for multiple cell types - glutamatergic neurons, sensory neurons and GABAergic neurons - will be presented at ISSCR, showing the approach may be generalisable to any human cell type.

Outpace Bio Expands Seattle Presence with Cell Therapy Research Hub & Collaborations with Leading Experts in Protein Design & Cancer Immunotherapy

Retrieved on: 
Monday, May 22, 2023
University, UW, Biochemistry, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Infection, Clinical and Translational Science Award, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Research, Doctor of Philosophy, Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences, CAR, MD, Patient, Machine learning, University of Washington School of Medicine, Algorithm, Cancer, Drug discovery, Burke, Cell engineering, Therapy, Pharmaceutical industry, Oncology, Immunotherapy, Medicine

This expansion will accelerate the company’s efforts to turn cell therapies into safe and effective cures for patients.

Key Points: 
  • This expansion will accelerate the company’s efforts to turn cell therapies into safe and effective cures for patients.
  • "Seattle is home to some of the world's leading biomedical institutions, and we look forward to growing into this community," said Marc Lajoie , CEO and co-founder of Outpace Bio.
  • "Together, these collaborations will help advance our mission to create safe and effective cell therapies."
  • Dr. Baker has co-founded multiple biotechnology companies, published over 600 research articles, and is a named inventor on more than 100 patents related to protein design.

The Dreyfus Prize in the Chemical Sciences Winner Announced

Retrieved on: 
Friday, May 12, 2023
Research, Biotechnology, Other Education, Radiology, Collegiate, Consumer, Health, Science, Education, Other Science, Dreyfus Prize in the Chemical Sciences, Neuron, National academy, University of Chicago, Chemistry, Pritzker School, University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Harvard University, European Molecular Biology Organization, Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences, Dean, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, American Academy, The Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation, Biomedical sciences, Multimedia, Brain, Cell, RNA, MacArthur Fellows Program, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Chemical substance, Vilcek Foundation, National Academy of Medicine, European, University, Heineken Prizes, National Academy of Inventors, Biology, Pearl Meister Greengard Prize, L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Awards, American Philosophical Society, Genome, Breakthrough Prize, Pharmaceutical industry, Microscope, Medicine, Imaging, Biophysics

Professor of Science, Harvard University, is the recipient of the 2023 Dreyfus Prize in the Chemical Sciences.

Key Points: 
  • Professor of Science, Harvard University, is the recipient of the 2023 Dreyfus Prize in the Chemical Sciences.
  • The international biennial Prize, which includes a $250,000 award, is conferred this year in Imaging in the Chemical Sciences.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230511005909/en/
    Xiaowei Zhuang of Harvard University announced as recipient of the 2023 Dreyfus Prize in the Chemical Sciences (Photo: Business Wire)
    Zhuang receives this top honor for her pivotal contributions to Imaging in the Chemical Sciences.
  • I would like to thank the Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation for being a leading supporter of the chemical sciences community for over 75 years.”
    The Dreyfus Prize in the Chemical Sciences, initiated in 2009, is conferred in a specific area of chemistry each cycle.

Dr. Maria Elena Bottazzi and Dr. Huda Zoghbi Inducted into the Texas Women's Hall of Fame at 2023 Gala

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, March 2, 2023
DRS, Quality of life, Woman, DSM-IV codes, Empowerment, Texas Women's Hall of Fame, Baylor College of Medicine, Mentorship, Hospital, Cerebellum, Baylor University, Rett syndrome, National school, Gene, Breakthrough Prize, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Nobel Peace Prize, Texas Children's Hospital, COVID-19, Lone Star Distinguished Service Medal, Dysphagia, Neuron, Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences, Commerce, Texas Women, Education, MECP2, Kavli Prize, SCA1, Tropical medicine, Nursing, Pharmaceutical industry, Fame

HOUSTON, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine are proud to announce that Drs. Maria Elena Bottazzi and Huda Zoghbi were honored today by the Greater Houston Women's Chamber of Commerce (GHWCC) and inducted into the Texas Women's Hall of Fame. The Texas Women's Hall of Fame recognizes outstanding women who have contributed significantly to the advancement of women and improved the quality of life for future generations of Texas women.

Key Points: 
  • Maria Elena Bottazzi and Huda Zoghbi were honored today by the Greater Houston Women's Chamber of Commerce (GHWCC) and inducted into the Texas Women's Hall of Fame.
  • The Texas Women's Hall of Fame recognizes outstanding women who have contributed significantly to the advancement of women and improved the quality of life for future generations of Texas women.
  • "It is a great honor to be inducted in the Texas Women's Hall of Fame", said Dr. Maria Elena Bottazzi.
  • "I am so honored to be named to the Texas Women's Hall of Fame along with so many other accomplished women in Houston.

Ionis Chief Scientific Officer C. Frank Bennett, Ph.D. to receive Rainwater Prize for Outstanding Innovation in Neurodegenerative Disease Research

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, January 26, 2023
PDUFA, Miller, Tauopathy, University, ALS, Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Neurology, Lewy body dementias, Hope, Pharmacokinetics, Nusinersen, Breakthrough Prize, Huntington's disease, Rain, IONS, Palsy, DRS, Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences, Washington University School of Medicine, Prescription Drug User Fee Act, Alzheimer's disease, Molecular medicine, Hereditary Disease Foundation, Brain, Oligonucleotide, Patient, University of California, Research, BPS Barbara Wilson Lifetime Achievement Award, Neurodegenerative disease, Pharmaceutical industry, Ionis, Science

CARLSBAD, Calif., Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IONS) today announced that Chief Scientific Officer C. Frank Bennett, Ph.D., has been named a co-recipient of the Rainwater Prize for Outstanding Innovation in Neurodegenerative Disease Research.

Key Points: 
  • CARLSBAD, Calif., Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IONS) today announced that Chief Scientific Officer C. Frank Bennett, Ph.D., has been named a co-recipient of the Rainwater Prize for Outstanding Innovation in Neurodegenerative Disease Research.
  • The prizes will be presented during the Eurotau 2023 conference on April 27, 2023, in Lille, France.
  • Bennett, Cleveland and Miller are being recognized for their work advancing antisense technology for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Huntington's disease, Alzheimer's disease and tauopathies.
  • A founding member of Ionis, Dr. Bennett is responsible for continuing to advance Ionis' technology and expand its discovery platform.

BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE OPENS PUBLIC NOMINATIONS FOR 2024 PRIZES IN FUNDAMENTAL PHYSICS, LIFE SCIENCES & MATHEMATICS

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, January 19, 2023
Tao, Maxim Kontsevich, Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences, ALLEA, Physics, Parkinson's disease, New Horizons, Titia de Lange, Committee, Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe, Social, Breakthrough Prize in Mathematics, Neurodegeneration, Breakthrough Prize, Knowledge, ResearchGate, Woman, Doctor of Philosophy, Research, SAN, Science and Technology Select Committee, Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics, Life, Federalisation of the European Union, Selection Committee, Interaction, Pharmaceutical industry, Interior design, Mathematics, Science, Humanities

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The public nomination period for the 2024 Breakthrough Prizes in Fundamental Physics, Life Sciences and Mathematics is now open.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The public nomination period for the 2024 Breakthrough Prizes in Fundamental Physics, Life Sciences and Mathematics is now open.
  • For the 12th year, the Breakthrough Prize, recognized as the world's largest science prize, will honor top scientists, handing out three prizes in Life Sciences, one in Fundamental Physics and one in Mathematics.
  • ResearchGate members are encouraged to nominate their peers for the 2024 prizes in Fundamental Physics, Life Sciences, and Mathematics.
  • One 2024 Breakthrough Prize in Mathematics ($3 million) will be awarded to an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the field of mathematics.

BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE OPENS PUBLIC NOMINATIONS FOR 2024 PRIZES IN FUNDAMENTAL PHYSICS, LIFE SCIENCES & MATHEMATICS

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, January 19, 2023
Tao, Maxim Kontsevich, Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences, ALLEA, Physics, Parkinson's disease, New Horizons, Titia de Lange, Committee, Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe, Social, Breakthrough Prize in Mathematics, Neurodegeneration, Breakthrough Prize, Knowledge, ResearchGate, Woman, Doctor of Philosophy, Research, SAN, Science and Technology Select Committee, Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics, Life, Federalisation of the European Union, Selection Committee, Interaction, Pharmaceutical industry, Interior design, Mathematics, Science, Humanities

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The public nomination period for the 2024 Breakthrough Prizes in Fundamental Physics, Life Sciences and Mathematics is now open.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The public nomination period for the 2024 Breakthrough Prizes in Fundamental Physics, Life Sciences and Mathematics is now open.
  • For the 12th year, the Breakthrough Prize, recognized as the world's largest science prize, will honor top scientists, handing out three prizes in Life Sciences, one in Fundamental Physics and one in Mathematics.
  • ResearchGate members are encouraged to nominate their peers for the 2024 prizes in Fundamental Physics, Life Sciences, and Mathematics.
  • One 2024 Breakthrough Prize in Mathematics ($3 million) will be awarded to an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the field of mathematics.

Hertz Foundation Announces $5 Million Fellowship Gift Honoring Inventor and Entrepreneur Dr. Nathan Myhrvold

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Science, Other Science, Continuing, Technology, Philanthropy, Education, Foundation, Other Technology, Princeton University, Hertz Foundation, Invention, Science, Hertz, Paganini Competition, National Medal of Science, University, Astronomy, Nature, Engineering, Fields Medal, Physics, National Medal of Technology and Innovation, Modernist Cuisine, Student, Breakthrough Prize, Bill, Education, Intellectual Ventures, Global health, Nathan, National Medal, Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences, Nobel Prize, MacArthur Fellows Program, Faculty, UCLA, Health, Research, Microsoft Research, Carey Institute for Global Good, Mathematics, Microsoft, Institute for Disease Modeling, Management, Pharmaceutical industry

It is a rare and profound honor to see this new endowment for Hertz Fellowships launched.

Key Points: 
  • It is a rare and profound honor to see this new endowment for Hertz Fellowships launched.
  • I am hoping that the Hertz Fellows whose education is funded by these fellowships will have even more illustrious careers than Ive managed to have, Dr. Myhrvold said.
  • The great thing about the Hertz Foundation is the thoroughly proven, well-honed machine they have developed over decades to select outstanding graduate students.
  • The initial recipients of the Nathan P. Myhrvold Fellowship will be chosen from the 2022 applicants and announced in May 2023.

WINNERS OF THE 2023 BREAKTHROUGH PRIZES IN LIFE SCIENCES, MATHEMATICS AND FUNDAMENTAL PHYSICS ANNOUNCED

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, September 22, 2022
Universe, Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences, Entrepreneurship, Algorithm, Human, Neurodegeneration, Narcolepsy, Creativity, Wakefulness, Achievement, Pioneer Field (Tusculum), Foundation, Deep learning, Membrane, BB84, Doctor of Philosophy, Organic acid, Sleep, ALS, Research, Animal, DeepMind, Mutation, Communication, Disease, Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics, 3D, Life, Breakthrough Prize in Mathematics, Science, Behavior, DNA, AlphaFold, CZI, Woman, Jumper, Breakthrough, Computer, Synthetic biology, Breakthrough Prize, Cell nucleus, Biology, Logic, Method, Immune system, Dog, Yanagisawa, Engineering, Protein, Drug design, Program, Cell division, List of life sciences, Cell, Interaction, Organelle, RNA, Neuron, AI, Microscope, Pharmaceutical industry, Wool, Phosphorus, Mathematics, Physics

The Breakthrough Prize in Mathematics goes to Daniel A. Spielman, for multiple discoveries in theoretical computer science and mathematics.

Key Points: 
  • The Breakthrough Prize in Mathematics goes to Daniel A. Spielman, for multiple discoveries in theoretical computer science and mathematics.
  • The Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics is shared by Charles H. Bennett, Gilles Brassard,David Deutsch and Peter Shorfor their foundational work in quantum information.
  • And important contributions from early-career scientists are also recognized, with six New Horizons Prizes in Physics and Mathematics and three Maryam Mirzakhani New Frontiers Prizes awarded for women mathematicians who have recently completed their doctorates.
  • Each of the five main prizes is $3 million, and the addition of the early-career awards brings this year's total prizes to $15.75 million.