The Jacobaeus Prize, (also known as the "Jacobæus Prize") is regarded as a prestigious recognition within the field of medical research. It is an annual award given to individuals who have made significant contributions to the advancement of medical science, particularly in the areas of physiology or endocrinology.
Background Named after Hans Christian Jacobæus, a pioneering Swedish physician and researcher known for his contributions to the development of laparoscopy and thoracoscopy, the prize aims to honor those who continue to push the boundaries of medical research.
The prize was established to commemorate the legacy of Hans Christian Jacobæus, whose innovative work in the early 20th century laid the groundwork for minimally invasive surgery techniques. The award is sponsored by the Novo Nordisk Foundation.
Recipients List of recipients of The Jacobæus Prize over the years: 2024 - Hannele Yki-Järvinenhttps://novonordiskfonden.dk/en/news/jacobaeus-prize-awarded-to-finnish-researcher-for-her-groundbreaking-work-on-fatty-liver-disease-and-diabetes/ Year Recipient2023Sir David Lane2022Zhen Yan, Professor2021Stafford Lightman, Professor2020Karine Clement, Professor2019Mark Atkinson, Professor2018Sundeep Khosla, Professor2017Jeffrey Gorden, Professor2016Mark McCarthy, Professor2015M. Bishr Omary, Professor2014Frances Ashcroft, Professor2013Lewis C. Cantley, Professor2012Anthony Weetman, Professor2011Johan Auwerx, Professor2010Gerard Karsenty, Professor2009Michael P. Czech, Professor2008Emmanuel Van Obberghen, Professor2007Kári Stefánsson, Professor2006Björn R. Olsen, Professor2005Barbara B. Kahn, Professor2005Stephen O'rahilly, Professor2004Bruce M. Spiegelman, Professor2003Sir Philip Cohen, Professor2002Dr. C. Ronald Kahn2001Masashi Yanagisawa, Professor2001Emmanuel Mignot, Professor2001J. Gregor Sutcliffe, Professor1999E. Rothman1998Erkki Ruoslahti, Dr.1997Jeff Friedman, Professor1995Theodore Friedmann, Professor1994Ole Holger Petersen, Professor1993Per A. Peterson, Professor1991Rolf Luft, Professor1990Allen M. Spiegel, Professor1989Leslie J. Degroot, Professor1988Morton K. Schwartz, Dr.1987Abner Notkins, Professor1986J. Denis Mcgarry, Professor1985Jacob E. Poulsen, Dr.med
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