The Mechthild Esser Nemmers Prize in Medical Science

This Nemmers Prize is awarded for achievement and work of lasting significance in the field of medical science. In particular, the prize recognizes major contributions to new knowledge or the development of significant new modes of analysis. The prize is currently $200,000. Recipients are selected every two years and speak at a conference held at Northwestern University. Learn more and submit a nomination.

Nemmers Prizes

The Mechthild Esser Nemmers Prize in Medical Science

2022 Nemmers Prize in Medical Science Recipient

Jeremy Nathans

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

For his landmark discoveries into the molecular mechanisms of visual system development, function and disease

Jeremy Nathans, MD, PhD, an investigator of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and a professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, known for his landmark discoveries into the molecular mechanisms of visual system development, function and disease. More »

2018 Nemmers Prize in Medical Science Recipient

Stuart Orkin

Harvard Medical School

For his influential work on blood disorders.

Dr. Stuart H. Orkin, a Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigator at Boston Children's Hospital and professor at Harvard Medical School is known for his landmark discoveries into blood cell development and the genetic basis of blood disorders. More »

2016 Nemmers Prize in Medical Science Recipient

Huda Zoghbi

Baylor College of Medicine

For her groundbreaking research on Rett syndrome and other neurological disorders.

Zoghbi's specialties are pediatrics, molecular and human genetics, and neurology and neuroscience. She is known for her work regarding Rett syndrome and spinocerebellar ataxias. More »