Jeremy Nathans Receives Inaugural Welch Award at Johns Hopkins Ceremony
Jeremy Nathans honored at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Four Doctors Awards
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On May 12, 2023, Jeremy Nathans, a professor at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, was honored with the inaugural Welch Award for Excellence in Basic Science Research during the Four Doctors Awards Ceremony. This award recognizes his significant contributions to the understanding of human vision and his commitment to fostering future scientists.
- 01The Four Doctors Awards Ceremony took place in the West Reading Room of the Welch Medical Library, featuring the iconic painting by John Singer Sargent.
- 02The Welch Award honors exceptional leadership, research excellence, and mentorship in the scientific community.
- 03Nathans' research has significantly advanced the understanding of color vision and the genetics behind color blindness.
- 04He has established two endowed research funds to support early-career faculty at Johns Hopkins.
- 05Nathans pledged the $50,000 prize money from the Welch Award to the Lee Hood Prize endowment to support young scientists.
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The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine held its second annual Four Doctors Awards Ceremony on May 12, 2023, honoring Jeremy Nathans, a distinguished professor of molecular biology and genetics, with the inaugural Welch Award for Excellence in Basic Science Research. This award recognizes outstanding contributions to science and mentorship in the biomedical field. The ceremony took place in the West Reading Room of the Welch Medical Library, showcasing the iconic John Singer Sargent painting that commemorates the founding physicians of the institution. Nathans is renowned for his groundbreaking research in human vision, particularly his identification of genes responsible for color vision receptors, which has implications for understanding color blindness. As a testament to his commitment to future generations of scientists, Nathans announced he would donate the $50,000 prize money from the Welch Award to the Lee Hood Prize endowment. He emphasized the importance of supporting early-career researchers, stating, "There is no better way to invest in our collective future than by giving our younger colleagues the intellectual, financial, and psychological support they need to advance their careers."
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Nathans' contributions and his commitment to supporting early-career researchers will enhance the research environment at Johns Hopkins, benefiting students and faculty involved in biomedical science.
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