Novozymes Prize
The Novozymes Prize is an annual scientific award. The prize aims to recognise outstanding contributions to the advancement of science within the fields of biotechnology and bioinnovation.[1][2]
Background
[edit]The Novozymes Prize is sponsored by the Novo Nordisk Foundation, and acknowledges exceptional European research or technological achievements that contribute to the advancement of innovative and sustainable solutions in biotechnology, benefiting both humanity and the environment.[2] The name originates from the Danish biotechnology company Novozymes, specialising in enzyme production.
The foundation, associated with Novozymes, a global leader in biotechnological solutions and enzyme production, promotes initiatives that drive progress in science and sustainability.
Nomination
[edit]The prize is awarded to individuals or research groups whose work has demonstrated significant impact and innovation in areas such as enzyme technology, industrial biotechnology, and sustainable solutions. Recipients of the Novozymes Prize are selected through a nomination and evaluation process by a committee composed of experts in relevant scientific disciplines.[3]
Award
[edit]The Novozymes Prize consists of a monetary award and a commemorative medal. The recipient(s) are invited to deliver a lecture or presentation on their research during a ceremony held in conjunction with the award announcement.
Recipients
[edit]List of recipients of the Novozymes prize over the years:[4]
| Year | Recipient |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Anne Osbourn[5][6] |
| 2022 | Mark van Loosdrecht[7] |
| 2021 | Peer Bork[8] |
| 2020 | Detlef Weigel[9] |
| 2019 | Dame Carol Robinson[10][11] |
| 2018 | Gunnar Von Heijne[12] |
| 2017 | Emmanuelle Charpentier[13] |
| 2017 | Virginijus Siksnys[14] |
| 2016 | Jens Nielsen |
| 2015 | Bernard Henrissat |
References
[edit]- ^ "Novozymes Prize for Biotechnology". TU Delft Research Portal. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
- ^ a b "The Novozymes Prize". Novo Nordisk Fonden. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
- ^ "Committee on the Novozymes Prize". Novo Nordisk Fonden. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
- ^ "Prize recipients Archive". Novo Nordisk Fonden. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
- ^ "Plant Bioscience". www.pbltechnology.com. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
- ^ "Plant scientist and poet Anne Osbourn receives prestigious Novozymes Prize". Novo Nordisk Fonden. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
- ^ Delft University of Technology: Mark van Loosdrecht wins Novozymes Prize for 25 years of revolutionary wastewater treatment https://www.tudelft.nl/en/2022/tnw/mark-van-loosdrecht-wins-novozymes-prize-for-25-years-of-revolutionary-wastewater-treatment
- ^ Vollmar, Lisa (2021-07-30). "Peer Bork honoured with Novozymes Prize and ISCB Senior Scientist Award". EMBL. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
- ^ "Weigel, Detlef". www.mpg.de. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
- ^ "Prize awarded to Professor Dame Carol Robinson for mass spectrometry breakthroughs". ri-vis.eu. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
- ^ "Professor Dame Carol Robinson wins Novozymes Prize". Exeter College. 2019-03-12. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
- ^ "Gunnar von Heijne receives The Novozymes Prize". SciLifeLab. 2018-02-26. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
- ^ "Emmanuelle Charpentier wins Novozomes Prize for CRISPR-Cas9". www.umu.se. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
- ^ Vilnius University: Novozymes Prize won by researchers behind tools for editing the genes of organisms https://www.vu.lt/en/news-events/news/novozymes-prize-won-by-researchers-behind-tools-for-editing-the-genes-of-organisms