The annual Nobel Prize week is set to commence this Monday in Stockholm, beginning with the announcement of the medicine prize at the Karolinska Institute. This year, the prestigious award comes with a prize money of 12 million Swedish kronor, which equates to approximately $1.2 million, to be awarded whether to an individual, a small group of laureates, or an organization.
Last year, the medicine prize was awarded to three scientists for their groundbreaking research into how the immune system distinguishes between germs and the body's own cells. The work of Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell, and Dr. Shimon Sakaguchi identified a critical pathway known as peripheral immune tolerance. Experts have noted that these findings are essential for advancing the understanding of various autoimmune conditions, including lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and Type 1 diabetes.
Following the medicine announcement, the Nobel schedule continues with the physics prize on Tuesday, chemistry on Wednesday, and literature on Thursday. The Nobel Peace Prize is scheduled to be awarded on Friday, while the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences will be announced on Oct. 12.
12.The prize money this year is 12 million Swedish kronor (about $1.2 million), whether for an individual, small group of laureates or organization.___Dazio reported from Berlin.___AP Nobel Prizes: https://apnews.com/hub/nobel-prizes
