Viviana Gradinaru, a 2021 Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientist National Finalist, has been named one of Carnegie Corporation's Great Immigrants of 2024. Comprised of naturalized citizens from 16 countries, honorees are recognized for their work in science, public service, education, health, journalism, the arts, and business, among other fields. Gradinaru’s research has focused on developing technologies for neuroscience that are used to probe circuits underlying locomotion, reward, and sleep, and she has explored the benefits of deep brain stimulation for patients with Parkinson’s disease.
"Illinoise" began performances and opened on Broadway April 24, 2024 at the St. James. The musical is inspired by Sufjan Stevens' album "Illinois" and features direction and choreography by Peck. The Foundation supported "Illinoise" during its premiere at the Fisher Center at Bard in 2023.
The New York Academy of Sciences, in collaboration with the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities and the Blavatnik Family Foundation, hosted the annual ceremony for the Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists in Israel on June 4, 2024.
On Monday, June 3, 2024, the Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists in Israel Symposium was held at the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Jerusalem. The symposium was attended by the 2024 Blavatnik Award winners: Dr. Sraga Shwartz, winner of the Life Sciences award; Dr. Moran Shalev-Benami, winner of the Chemistry award; and Prof. Thomas Vidick, winner of the Physics and Engineering award.
Peter Thoren, Executive Vice President of Access Industries and Head of the Family Office speaks to The New York Academy of Sciences about the importance of supporting scientists, the origins of the Blavatnik Awards, and how his extensive experience in law and business brings a valuable perspective to his role as a member of the Academy's Board of Governors.
The Blavatnik Family Foundation, the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities, and The New York Academy of Sciences announced today the Laureates of the 2024 Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists in Israel. This year’s Laureates will each receive US $100,000
On Tuesday 27 February, the Blavatnik Family Foundation and the New York Academy of Sciences honoured the research of nine scientists in the fields of Physical Sciences & Engineering, Chemistry, and Life Sciences at the seventh annual ceremony of the Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists in the UK.
Dr. Ding's piece in Laboratory News explains how advancing scientific knowledge of plant structures not only improves crop yields but also helps treat viruses.
Meet the award-winning scientists in a series of nine interactive lectures presents cutting-edge discoveries in Life Sciences, Physical Sciences & Engineering, and Chemical Sciences. The lectures are intended for science enthusiasts of all ages.
Providing many of the world's best researchers, scientists, and universities with support, and funding to discover breakthroughs that solve humankind's greatest challenges.
The Foundation contributes to renowned institutions that showcase the breadth of arts and culture, including performance, exhibition and education.
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