The Novo Nordisk Foundation Prize awardees

Francesco Muntoni

From genetic inevitability to medical intervention: Francesco Muntoni receives the 2026 Novo Nordisk Prize

Jean-Laurent Casanova

Unravelling the infection enigma: Jean-Laurent Casanova’s pioneering genetic discoveries earn him the 2025 Novo Nordisk Prize.

Sir Shankar Balasubramanian & Sir David Klenerman

The revolution began at a local pub: now, the human genome can be read in just one hour

Molly Stevens

Prof. Molly Stevens receives the Novo Nordisk Prize – Understanding how materials and biology interact has revolutionised healthcare technologies

Katalin Karikó, professor Drew Weissman, professor Uğur Şahin & dr. Özlem Türeci

Four scientists receive the Novo Nordisk Prize for their combined contributions to COVID-19 mRNA vaccine

Vincent Eijsink

He solved a long-standing enigma in biomass science: Vincent Eijsink receives the 2026 Novonesis Biotechnology Prize

Julia Vorholt

Pioneering plant microbiome research: Julia Vorholt receives 2025 Novonesis Biotechnology Prize

Jack Pronk

Professor Jack Pronk receives the 2024 Novozymes Prize for revolutionary advances in the industrial production of biofuels and chemicals

Anne Osbourn

Plant scientist and poet Anne Osbourn receives prestigious Novozymes Prize

Mark van Loosdrecht

Using bacteria to convert wastewater into valuable resources

Anja Groth

Biomedicine prize awarded to Professor Anja Groth for groundbreaking discoveries in epigenetic cell memory

Hannele Yki-Järvinen

Jacobæus Prize awarded to Finnish researcher for her groundbreaking work on fatty liver disease and diabetes

Sir David Lane

Professor Sir David Lane receives 2023 Jacobæus Prize for exceptional scientific legacy

Stafford Lightman

Prestigious prize awarded to top endocrinologist

Zhen Yan

Prize recipient has clarified the health benefits of exercise

Michael Kjær

How movement shapes recovery: Professor Michael Kjær honoured for transformative research on injury and rehabilitation

Ismail Gögenur

Cancer researcher excelling in artificial intelligence receives major prize

Christian Torp-Pedersen

Pioneer in clinical research awarded the Marie and August Krogh Prize 2024

Henrik Toft Sørensen

Danish pioneer awarded Marie and August Krogh Prize

Merete Osler

Pioneer in epidemiological research honoured with prize

Aleksander Krag

Hagedorn Prize honours breakthroughs in early detection of chronic liver disease

Peter Rossing

Hagedorn Prize honours epoch-making research on late diabetic complications

Christian Torp-Pedersen

Internationally recognized cardiologist receives the Hagedorn Prize 2024

Else Marie Skjøde Damsgaard

Hagedorn Prize recognises lifelong commitment to geriatrics

Jens Bukh

Internationally acclaimed Danish virologist receives the 2022 Hagedorn Prize

Gerald I. Shulman

Scientist who uncovered how hidden fat drives diabetes wins major research prize

Juleen R. Zierath

Scientist who promotes ‘exercise as medicine’ awarded prize for trailblazing work on physical activity and diabetes

Roman Hovorka

Creator of life-changing diabetes technology receives prestigious EASD–Novo Nordisk Foundation Diabetes Prize for Excellence 2023

Anette-Gabriele Ziegler

Prize recipient aims is to create a world without type 1 diabetes

John Andrew Todd

Prize recipient glimpses a future without insulin injections

Sadaf Farooqi

Obesity Prize for Excellence awarded to clinical researcher for distinguished and innovative work in obesity and its complications

Kirsi Pietiläinen

Prize for excellence awarded to clinical researcher for distinguished and innovative studies in obesity and its complications

Antje Körner

Prize for excellence awarded to paediatric endocrinologist for groundbreaking research into the origin and consequences of childhood obesity

Ruth Loos

New prize awarded to researcher for improving the understanding of the genetic component of obesity

Charlotte Ling

Leading researcher honoured with Nordic prize for uncovering how gene activity drives type 2 diabetes

Knut Dahl-Jørgensen

Professor Knut Dahl-Jørgensen receives the Novo Nordisk Foundation Diabetes Prize 2025 for groundbreaking research into type 1 diabetes

Hindrik Mulder

Clinically active scientist receives prize for outstanding contributions to research on the molecular mechanisms underlying type 2 diabetes

Jens Juul Holst

Researcher receives prize for huge contribution to modern treatment of diabetes and obesity

Pirjo Nuutila

Novo Nordisk Foundation Lecture prize awarded to recognize 30 years of research on metabolism

Zachary Gerhart-Hines

Inaugural prizes celebrate bold advances in obesity research in Denmark