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Recipients

Dr. Svetlana Mojsov
2024
Svetlana Mojsov, Ph.D.
For profound insights into the hormonal regulation of insulin production.
Dr. Lily Jan
2023
Lily Jan, Ph.D.
For seminal research on the development and function of the nervous system.
Eve Marder
2023
Eve Marder, Ph.D.
For seminal research on the development and function of the nervous system.
Katalin Karikó
2022
Katalin Karikó, Ph.D.
For her studies on biological mechanisms mediated by messenger RNA (mRNA).
Bjorkman-Pamela
2021
Pamela J. Björkman, Ph.D.
For her pioneering studies to uncover structural aspects of the immune system and viruses.
joanne chory
2020
Joanne Chory, Ph.D.
For her fundamental discoveries in plant biology.
Xiaowei Zhuang, Ph.D
2019
Xiaowei Zhuang, Ph.D.
For developing transformative tools in super-resolution microscopy.
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Jennifer A. Doudna, Ph.D
2018
Jennifer A. Doudna, Ph.D.
For her pioneering research into the structure and function of RNA molecules.
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JoAnne Stubbe, Ph.D.
2017
JoAnne Stubbe, Ph.D.
For landmark research into the chemistry at the root of life.
Bonnie L. Bassler, Ph.D.
2016
Bonnie L. Bassler, Ph.D.
For key discoveries about how bacteria communicate.
Helen Hobbs, M.D.
2015
Helen H. Hobbs, M.D.
For her insights into the genetics of cholesterol and fat metabolism.
Lucy Shapiro, Ph.D.
2014
Lucy Shapiro, Ph.D.
For her insights in developmental biology.
Huda Zoghbi, M.D.
2013
Huda Y. Zoghbi, M.D.
For her discoveries in neurogenetics.
Joan A. Steitz, Ph.D.
2012
Joan A. Steitz, Ph.D.
For her revolutionary discoveries about the biological molecule RNA.
Brenda Milner, Ph.D.
2011
Brenda Milner, Ph.D.
For her study of memory which has revolutionized the way we understand the human brain.
Mary-Claire King, Ph.D.
2010
Mary-Claire King, Ph.D.
For her insights into cancer research.
Janet Davison Rowley, M.D.
2010
Janet Davison Rowley, M.D.
For her insights into cancer research.
Suzanne Cory, Ph.D.
2009
Suzanne Cory, Ph.D.
For her insights into immunology and cancer biology.
Elizabeth_Blackburn
2008
Elizabeth Blackburn, Ph.D.
For her insights into cellular aging and cancer.
Carol Greider
2008
Carol Greider, Ph.D.
For her insight into cellular aging and cancer.
Vicki_Lundblad
2008
Vicki Lundblad, Ph.D.
For her insight into cellular aging and cancer.
Gail Martin, Ph.D.
2007
Gail Martin, Ph.D.
For her contributions to the development of transgenic technologies.
Beatrice Mintz, Ph.D.
2007
Beatrice Mintz, Ph.D.
For her contributions to the development of transgenic technologies.
Elizabeth Robertson, Ph.D.
2007
Elizabeth Robertson, Ph.D.
For her contributions to the development of transgenic technologies.
Mary Lyon, Ph.D.
2006
Mary Lyon, Ph.D.
For her contributions to genetic research.
Philippa Marrack, Ph.D.
2005
Philippa Marrack, Ph.D.
In recognition of her numerous discoveries in the field of immunology.
Nicole le Douarin, Ph.D.
2004
Nicole Le Douarin, Ph.D.
For her groundbreaking research in developmental biology.

Pearl Meister Greengard Prize

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Director, Women & Science Initiative
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