2024 Kavli Prize Honors Pioneers in Nanomedicine
Robert Langer, Paul Alivisatos, and Chad Mirkin recognized for groundbreaking contributions to drug delivery, bioimaging, and diagnostics.
- Langer's innovations in drug delivery systems have transformed treatment for complex diseases and advanced vaccine development.
- Alivisatos's work with quantum dots has revolutionized bioimaging and opened new diagnostic possibilities.
- Mirkin's spherical nucleic acids have enabled rapid, point-of-care diagnostic tools and advanced cancer treatments.
- The Kavli Prize highlights the profound impact of nanoscience on modern medicine.
- The prize underscores the importance of fundamental scientific research in driving medical advancements.