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Nobel prize

Gregg Semenza
State House honor
Capital congrats
Published Feb 13, 2020
Gregg Semenza received Governor's Citation and congratulations from both houses of the Maryland General Assembly for his 2019 Nobel Prize
Semenza accepts Nobel Prize
Nobel Week
Gregg Semenza accepts Nobel Prize
Published Dec 11, 2019
It was the moment of a lifetime for the Johns Hopkins physician-scientist, who was among 14 laureates to be honored at a formal ceremony attended by friends, family, and members of Sweden's royal family
Holiday decor at the jülmärket
'Tis the season in Stockholm
Published Dec 10, 2019
The spirit of Christmastime is fused with Nobel Week in Stockholm, with the Nobel Prize Museum in the city's heart the epicenter of much of the spectacle
Gregg Semenza
Nobel week
A Nobel journey a lifetime in the making
Published Dec 9, 2019
During his Nobel Prize lecture, Johns Hopkins physician-scientist Gregg Semenza expresses gratitude to the many colleagues, students, postdocs, and others who helped him reach his career-defining achievements and offers a memorable thank you to his wife and children
Semenza speaks at a press conference
Nobel Week
An uncommon path yields beautiful discoveries
Published Dec 6, 2019
Gregg Semenza, William B. Kaelin, and Sir Peter J. Ratcliffe, winners of the 2019 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine, discuss their award-winning findings and the importance of inspiring a new generation of researchers
Gregg Semenza autographs headshots for Swedish collectors
Nobel Week
For Nobel laureates, a whirlwind welcome
Published Dec 6, 2019
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine professor Gregg Semenza arrives with fanfare in Sweden to receive his Nobel Prize and enjoy his moments of fame
Gregg Semenza
5 things everyone should know about science
Published Dec 3, 2019
Before heading to Sweden to accept his Nobel Prize, Hopkins scientist Gregg Semenza shares five insights about science he wants more people to understand
Gregg Semenza
Nobel winner Gregg Semenza advocates for basic science
Published Dec 2, 2019
The award has thrust the Johns Hopkins physician-scientist into a global spotlight, and he's taken the opportunity to highlight the importance of science in childhood education
Peter Agre and Gregg Semenza
'A discovery that is going to change medicine forever'
Published Oct 7, 2019
Gregg Semenza's groundbreaking work on the behavior of cells in low oxygen settings—work that has far-reaching implications for the understanding and treatment of a variety of illnesses and diseases—is recognized with the most prestigious award in science
Gregg Semenza
Hopkins researcher Gregg Semenza wins Nobel Prize
Published Oct 7, 2019
His studies on how cells respond to low oxygen levels have the potential to result in treatments for a variety of illnesses