Topic: Awards & Honors

The life and science of a Nobel laureate

Chi-Huey Wong selected for 2022 Chemical Pioneer Award

Wong is recognized for his outstanding contributions that have had significant impact in the chemical sciences in both academia and industry.

Scripps Research Professor Benjamin Cravatt awarded 2022 Wolf Prize in Chemistry

Cravatt awarded prestigious prize for breakthroughs in understanding the role of proteins in biological processes and diseases.

Scripps Research scientist Daniel Murin receives Katz Early Stage Investigator Award

The award supports an innovative project that represents an exciting change in research direction for an early stage investigator.

Scripps Research garners 17 places on global ranking of most highly cited researchers

The annual list represents the “who’s who” of influential researchers who have impacted their field over the past decade.

San Diego research centers receive $15 million to train next generation of regenerative medicines scientists

Scripps Research and two other San Diego research institutions each received grants of around $5 million from CIRM to support the training of graduate students, postdoctoral trainees, and clinical trainees.

Scripps Research neuroscientist Ardem Patapoutian receives 2021 Nobel Prize in Physiology

Patapoutian is being recognized for his groundbreaking research that solved a long-standing mystery of how the body senses touch and other mechanical stimuli.

Scripps Research scientists and student garner prestigious American Chemical Society awards

Recognition for scientific advancements benefitting humanity go to four Scripps Research scientists and a student.

Scripps Research Professor Chi-Huey Wong receives Robert A. Welch Award in Chemistry

Wong has been recognized for revolutionary advances in chemistry and biology.

Scripps Research biochemist Jeffery Kelly wins Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences

Scientist focused on the origami of proteins recognized for inventing treatment for heart and neurological diseases, with relevance for Alzheimer’s.