Nobel Committee for Physiology or Medicine

The Nobel Committee for Physiology or Medicine is a group that awards the Nobel Prize in Medicine, one of the most prestigious honors in the field of life sciences. Established in 1901, the committee recognizes groundbreaking discoveries that have significantly advanced our understanding of biology, health, and diseases. Nominations are submitted by experts, and winners are selected based on their contributions to medical science, often leading to improvements in healthcare and treatment. The awards are part of the broader Nobel Prize system, which also includes categories like Physics and Chemistry, and is named after inventor Alfred Nobel.