Boston researchers take home top science honors
The Boston Globe • • science
Key Points:
- The Breakthrough Prizes, co-founded by Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan, honor major scientific achievements regardless of when they were completed, unlike the Oscars which focus on the past year.
- Stuart Orkin received an award for his gene research that led to the development of Casgevy, the first FDA-approved gene-editing cure for sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia, benefiting millions worldwide.
- Lee Roberts was recognized for his work on particle physics experiments that enhanced understanding of the muon, involving collaboration among over 170 scientists from multiple countries.
- Dillon Brout was honored for his contributions to building and analyzing large supernova datasets like Pantheon+, which improve precision in cosmological studies of the universe's expansion.
- Shu-Heng Shao received recognition for developing the theory of generalized symmetries in quantum field theory, creating new frameworks and surprising insights in theoretical physics.
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