Medicine Prize

The Nobel Prize in Medicine, officially called the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, is an annual award recognizing groundbreaking discoveries that advance our understanding of human biology and health. It honors scientists whose research has significantly improved medicine, treatments, or understanding of life processes. The prize is awarded by the Nobel Assembly at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, based on contributions deemed to have had a profound impact on medicine and human well-being. It celebrates innovation and dedication in scientific research that benefits society by improving health outcomes worldwide.