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MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Cambridge, United Kingdom
Prof. Dr. Sir Gregory Paul Winter is a British biochemist renowned for his pioneering work in antibody engineering, which has significantly advanced therapeutic treatments for various diseases. In the 1980s, he developed humanized antibodies by combining genetic change and selection principles, overcoming limitations of earlier mouse-derived antibodies. He further refined phage display technology, enabling the directed evolution of fully human antibodies. This innovation led to the development of adalimumab (Humira), approved in 2002 for treating rheumatoid arthritis, among other conditions. In recognition of his contributions, Sir Greg Winter was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2018.
Penn Institute for RNA Innovations, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Prof. Dr. Drew Weissman is a pioneering immunologist best known for his groundbreaking work in mRNA vaccine technology. In 2005, he and Katalin Karikó discovered that specific modifications to RNA building blocks could prevent inflammatory reactions and enhance protein production, laying the foundation for the development of mRNA vaccines. This discovery was crucial in creating the effective COVID-19 vaccines that played a pivotal role in the global pandemic. Currently a professor at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Prof. Weismann continues to advance mRNA technology, focusing on vaccines for infectious diseases and cancer immunotherapies. His contributions have made a lasting impact on the field of genetic medicine and vaccine development.
University of Tokyo, Kashiwa, Japan
Prof. Dr. Takaaki Kajita is a Japanese physicist recognized for his groundbreaking work on neutrinos, which led to a major shift in our understanding of particle physics. In 1998, while working at the Super-Kamiokande detector, he and his team observed neutrinos produced by cosmic ray interactions with the Earth’s atmosphere. Their measurements revealed that neutrinos oscillate between different types, implying that they must have mass, contradicting the Standard Model, which assumed neutrinos were massless. This discovery was pivotal in prompting revisions to the Standard Model and earned Kajita the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2015. He continues to contribute significantly to the field of particle physics.
Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
Prof. Dr. Wang Yifang is a leading experimental physicist in particle physics, known for his contributions to neutrino research and detector development. He played a key role in designing and constructing the BESIII detector at the Beijing Electron Positron Collider and led the Daya Bay Reactor Neutrino Experiment, which made a precise measurement of the neutrino mixing angle theta13. He currently leads the JUNO experiment to determine the neutrino mass hierarchy and has proposed the Circular Electron Positron Collider (CEPC) as a future step in particle physics. With experience in major experiments such as L3, AMS, Palo Verde, and KamLAND, he has authored over 300 scientific papers, contributed to detector design and data analysis methods, and holds two patents. His achievements have earned him numerous prestigious awards, including the Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics and the W.K.H. Panofsky Prize, along with honorary doctorates and international recognition.
University of California, Berkeley
Prof. Dr. Hitoshi Murayama is a theoretical physicist exploring fundamental questions in particle physics, particularly the limitations of the Standard Model. His research addresses the nature of elementary particles, the role of the Higgs boson, the Universe’s longevity and matter-antimatter asymmetry, and its accelerating expansion. He investigates the cosmological constant’s small but finite value, proposing a connection to the electroweak scale to explain the “Why Now?” coincidence. His work on neutrino oscillations has uncovered overlooked parameter spaces and potential links to matter dominance. Additionally, he examines alternative explanations for dark energy and the stability of the electroweak scale, emphasizing supersymmetry as a potential solution. His contributions, including insights into anomaly-driven supersymmetry breaking, offer new directions in model building and fundamental physics.
University of California, Berkeley
Prof. Dr. Lourdes J. Cruz is a distinguished Filipino biochemist renowned for her pioneering research on conotoxins, bioactive peptides derived from the venom of Conus marine snails. Her extensive work has significantly advanced the understanding of these peptides, leading to their application as biochemical probes for studying neuronal activities. Notably, her research facilitated the development of ω-conotoxin, utilized for investigating calcium channels in neurons, and μ-conotoxin, employed to inhibit muscular movement during synaptic studies. Beyond her scientific contributions, Prof. Cruz has been instrumental in initiatives connecting science and technology to impoverished and indigenous rural communities in the Philippines. Her remarkable achievements have earned her numerous accolades, including being named a National Scientist of the Philippines in 2006 and receiving the L’Oréal-UNESCO Award for Women in Science in 2010.
Mahidol University, Thailand
Prof. Dr. Yongyuth Yuthavong is a distinguished Thai scientist known for his contributions to biochemistry, public policy, and science administration. After earning his doctorate in organic chemistry from the University of Oxford, he pursued a successful academic career at Mahidol University, where he became a Professor of Biochemistry. He later played a pivotal role in Thailand’s scientific development as the Director of BIOTEC and the first President of NSTDA, leading efforts in biotechnology and anti-malarial drug research. His groundbreaking work on malaria treatment earned him the Nikkei Asia Prize for Science, Technology and Innovation and multiple national honors. Beyond research, he has influenced Thailand’s science policy, serving as Minister of Science and Technology and later as Deputy Prime Minister, focusing on social welfare.
Prof. Dr. Jay S. Siegel is a distinguished chemist known for his contributions to molecular design, stereochemistry, and materials science. His research explores molecular symmetry, aromaticity, and supramolecular chemistry, leading to advances in functional materials and pharmaceuticals. He has made significant contributions to the study of chiral molecules and their applications in drug development. Currently based at Tianjin University, he continues to lead innovative research in organic synthesis and nanomaterials, shaping the future of chemical science through interdisciplinary collaborations. Since 2022, Prof. Siegel holds the title of Professor Emeritus at Tianjin University and serves as a Senior Fellow at the Collegium Helveticum in Zurich, Switzerland, where he remains engaged in global higher education policy discussions.
