Blavatnik Honoree Showcase
Meet the Honorees
The Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists were created in 2007 to identify and honor exceptional young scientists and engineers 42 years of age and younger. Here, take a look behind the curtain at some Blavatnik laureates and finalists to learn more about their exciting research and why it’s important for the world.
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From the Academy Blog
Our Blavatnik Award honorees are making a huge impact on the world of science — learn what their research means for the future.
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