Michelson Prizes laureates are distinguished scientists that have been recognized for their research and work to chart the future of human health.

Bingxu Liu, Ph.D

Michelson Philanthropies & Science Prize for Immunology | 2024 Grand Prize

Dr. Bingxu Liu’s research focuses on Protons being the new first responders to danger: Human STING’s newfound function as a channel expands our understanding of immunity.

Institute for Protein Design, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA

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Gabriele Casirati, M.D., Ph.D.

Michelson Philanthropies & Science Prize for Immunology | 2024 Finalist

Dr. Gabriele Casirati’s research focuses on new gene-editing approaches to enhance targeted immunotherapies for hematological malignancies. 

Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA

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Carla Nowosad, Ph.D.

Michelson Philanthropies & Science Prize for Immunology | 2024 Finalist

Dr. Carla Nowosad’s research focuses on how B cells make decisions in the complex microenvironment of the intestine.

Department of Pathology, Langone Grossman School of Medicine, New York University, New York, NY, USA

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