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Congratulations Victor Ambros, PhD, on winning the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine

The video begins with footage of UMass Chan Medical School researcher Victor R. Ambros, PhD, arriving on campus after receiving the news that he was awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. It also shows the early-morning champagne toast, press conference, and celebration with Marty Meehan and Gary Ruvkun. This video has no sound.

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  • Horae Gene Therapy Center now Department of Genetic & Cellular Medicine
    December 11, 2024

    Horae Gene Therapy Center now Department of Genetic & Cellular Medicine

    Jennifer Adair, PhD, will join UMass Chan as associate director of the Horae Gene Therapy Center vice chair of the Department of Genetic & Cellular Medicine.

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  • Victor Ambros receives Nobel Prize for discovery of microRNA’s role as conductor of ‘cellular orchestra’
    December 10, 2024

    Victor Ambros receives Nobel Prize for discovery of microRNA’s role as conductor of ‘cellular orchestra’

    Victor R. Ambros, PhD, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine on Tuesday, Dec. 10 in Stockholm, Sweden.

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  • Victor Ambros presents 2024 Nobel Lecture: A marvelous unfolding story of microRNAs
    December 09, 2024

    Victor Ambros presents 2024 Nobel Lecture: A marvelous unfolding story of microRNAs

    Victor Ambros, PhD, presents 2024 Nobel Lecture: A marvelous unfolding story of microRNAs.  

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UMass Chan Medical School’s unique business divisions

MassBiologics

MassBiologics of UMass Chan Medical School, with locations in Boston and Fall River, is the only nonprofit, FDA-licensed manufacturer of vaccines and biologics in the United States.

ForHealth Consulting

ForHealth Consulting is the public service consulting and operations division of UMass Chan Medical School.

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