Congratulations to MCB & Chemistry Professor Jennifer Doudna, who is one of five recipients of this year's Medal of Honor from the American Cancer Society! Medal of Honor recipients are "distinguished individuals who have made valuable contributions in the fight against cancer through basic research, clinical research and cancer control."
Professor Doudna joined four others in receiving the award at a ceremony today in Washington, DC: former Vice President Joe Biden, CRISPR co-inventor Emmanuelle Charpentier, geneticist Charis Eng, and cancer researcher Michael Thun.