Annual Highlights
Our scientists have received many of the most prestigious science awards in the nation and the world. View the yearly highlights of their accomplishments.
2020
Nobel Prize
Charles M. Rice, Ph.D.
Charles M. Rice, Ph.D.
Canada Gairdner International Award
Elaine Fuchs, Ph.D.
Elaine Fuchs, Ph.D.
Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences
Jeffrey M. Friedman, M.D., Ph.D.
Jeffrey M. Friedman, M.D., Ph.D.
2019
MacArthur Fellow
Vanessa Ruta, Ph.D.
Vanessa Ruta, Ph.D.
Wolf Prize in Medicine
Jeffrey M. Friedman, M.D., Ph.D.
Jeffrey M. Friedman, M.D., Ph.D.
Royal Society Membership
Elaine Fuchs, Ph.D.
Elaine Fuchs, Ph.D.
National Academy of Medicine Membership
C. David Allis, Ph.D.
C. David Allis, Ph.D.
2018
Albert Lasker Basic Medical Research Award
C. David Allis, Ph.D.
C. David Allis, Ph.D.
Kavli Prize in Neuroscience
A. James Hudspeth, M.D., Ph.D.
A. James Hudspeth, M.D., Ph.D.
Robert Koch Award
Jeffrey V. Ravetch, M.D., Ph.D.
Jeffrey V. Ravetch, M.D., Ph.D.
Royal Society Membership
Jeffrey M. Friedman, M.D., Ph.D.
Jeffrey M. Friedman, M.D., Ph.D.
2017
Nobel Prize
Michael W. Young, Ph.D.
Michael W. Young, Ph.D.
National Academy of Medicine Membership
Cori Bargmann, Ph.D.
Cori Bargmann, Ph.D.
National Academy of Sciences Membership
Mary E. Hatten, Ph.D.
Mary E. Hatten, Ph.D.
2017 Sanofi-Institut Pasteur Award
Michel C. Nussenzweig, M.D., Ph.D.
Michel C. Nussenzweig, M.D., Ph.D.
Rosenstiel Award
Titia de Lange, Ph.D.
Titia de Lange, Ph.D.
2016
Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Award
Charles M. Rice, Ph.D.
Charles M. Rice, Ph.D.
Robert Koch Award
Michel C. Nussenzweig, M.D., Ph.D.
Michel C. Nussenzweig, M.D., Ph.D.
Karolinska Institute’s Jubilee Gold Medal
Torsten Wiesel, M.D.
Torsten Wiesel, M.D.
Inserm Grand Prix (France)
Jean-Laurent Casanova, M.D., Ph.D.
Jean-Laurent Casanova, M.D., Ph.D.
2015
National Academy of Medicine Membership
Jean-Laurent Casanova, M.D., Ph.D.
Jean-Laurent Casanova, M.D., Ph.D.
National Academy of Sciences Membership
Jean-Laurent Casanova, M.D., Ph.D.
Leslie B. Vosshall, Ph.D.
Jean-Laurent Casanova, M.D., Ph.D.
Leslie B. Vosshall, Ph.D.
Robert Koch Award
Charles M. Rice, Ph.D.
Charles M. Rice, Ph.D.
Wolf Foundation Prize in Medicine
Jeffrey V. Ravetch, M.D., Ph.D.
Jeffrey V. Ravetch, M.D., Ph.D.
E.B. Wilson Medal, American Society for Cell Biology
Elaine Fuchs, Ph.D.
Elaine Fuchs, Ph.D.
2014
Canada Gairdner International Award
Titia de Lange, Ph.D.
Titia de Lange, Ph.D.
National Academy of Sciences Membership
Robert Darnell, M.D., Ph.D.
Robert Darnell, M.D., Ph.D.
Benjamin Franklin Medal in Life Science
Cori Bargmann, Ph.D.
Cori Bargmann, Ph.D.
Robert Koch Prize
Jean-Laurent Casanova, M.D., Ph.D.
Jean-Laurent Casanova, M.D., Ph.D.