For four decades, JoAnne Stubbe has relentlessly pursued fundamental biological processes but with a chemical point of view. Her work has centered around the theory that an enzyme called...
These men and women embody passion, brilliance, creativity, risk, and determination. Their achievements have inspired new knowledge, shaped cultural revolutions, and driven world economies. Our goal is to spotlight medal winners who will inspire the next generation of leaders in biotechnology.
The development of drugs to fight pancreatic cancer.
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Leadership of the Human Genome Project.
Dr. Francis Collins, a highly-esteemed physician and geneticist, had dreams as a young man that were always a mix of the big and the creative. There was no bigger or more creative... |
Creating the first synthetic cell.
Craig Venter was a central player in the 20th century's scientific journey of a lifetime - mapping the human genome. His approach to science was unconventional to some but intriguing to... |
Developing batteries for medical devices.
Esther Takeuchi is at the forefront of an industry that has changed our lives. She develops new battery systems for very special medical applications. Her work has revolutionized the... |
Synthesizing a radioactively "tagged" form of sugar that is now used widely to study brain function and to diagnose and plan treatment for cancer.
Joanna Fowler brings the power of nuclear technology, originally designed to study the nature of matter, to the study of the brain. Fowler designs radiotracers or chemical markers which... |
Researching the biology and molecular mechanisms of mammalian skin and skin diseases and the modernization of dermatology.
Before Elaine Fuchs began her work on the biology of mammalian skin, we knew virtually nothing about these skin cells. Fuchs spent her early career understanding the protein Keratin and... |
Pioneering some of the first reliable, mass-produced mechanical ventilators for acute and chronic cardiopulmonary care.
Forrest Bird has spent more than five decades keeping people breathing. During World War II, Bird and his team of researchers developed pressure breathing to allow fighter pilots to fly at... |
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