Michelson Prizes laureates are distinguished scientists that have been recognized for their research and work to chart the future of human health.
Aleksandar Obradovic, M.D., Ph.D.
Michelson Philanthropies & Science Prize for Immunology | 2023 Grand Prize
Dr. Aleksandar Obradovic’s research focuses on the development of novel approaches for analysis of single-cell transcriptional, TCR-Seq, and spatial data, applied toward an improved understanding of immunologic checkpoint inhibitor resistance mechanisms and discovery of synergistic combination-therapies.
Department of Systems Biology, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY | Aleksandar Obradovic Lab, Department of Medicine - Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Roser Vento-Tormo, Ph.D.
Michelson Philanthropies & Science Prize for Immunology | 2023 Finalist
Dr. Roser Vento-Tormo’s research focuses on understanding how cell-cell communication and the tissue microenvironment regulate cell identity and function in the context of immunity and development.
Wellcome Sanger Institute, Cambridge, UK
Joshua Tan, Ph.D.
Michelson Philanthropies & Science Prize for Immunology | 2023 Finalist
Dr. Joshua Tan’s research focuses on understanding the human antibody response to infectious pathogens, including Plasmodium falciparum, SARS-CoV-2, and Mycobacterium tuberculosis, through the study of monoclonal antibodies.
Antibody Biology Unit, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD
Noam Auslander, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Michelson Prizes: Next Generation Grants | 2022 Winner
Dr. Noam Auslander is developing an artificial intelligence-based approach to efficiently detects microbial expression in cancer and immune diseases.
Assistant Professor, Molecular & Cellular Oncogenesis Program | The Wistar Institute
Jenna Guthmiller, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Michelson Prizes: Next Generation Grants | 2022 Winner
Dr. Jenna Guthmiller’s successful proposal will map the preexisting human B cell repertoire within the draining lymph nodes of the upper and lower respiratory tract that bind and respond to next-generation influenza vaccines.
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Immunology & Microbiology, University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine
Romain Guyon, Ph.D., The Jenner Institute, University of Oxford
Michelson Prizes: Next Generation Grants | 2022 Winner
Romain Guyon uses a novel microfluidics system to generate biodegradable particles that can deliver priming and booster vaccines as a single injection.
Ph.D., The Jenner Institute, University of Oxford
