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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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  • Video: Nobel Laureate Victor Ambros celebrates with UMass Chan community

    Video: Nobel Laureate Victor Ambros celebrates with UMass Chan community

    The UMass Chan Medical School community embraced its newest Nobel Laureate on Monday, Oct. 7, after Victor Ambros, PhD, was named the co-recipient of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his co-discovery of microRNA. See how the day unfolded in this video.

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  • Victor Ambros’ Nobel Prize win sparks worldwide media attention

    Victor Ambros’ Nobel Prize win sparks worldwide media attention

    Victor R. Ambros, PhD, has garnered international media attention after he was awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his role in the discovery of microRNA.  

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  • Nobel-worthy mentorship: Students rejoice after mentor Victor Ambros wins 2024 Nobel Prize

    Nobel-worthy mentorship: Students rejoice after mentor Victor Ambros wins 2024 Nobel Prize

    Students in the Ambros lab at UMass Chan Medical School and 2006 Nobel Prize winner Craig Mello, PhD, celebrated their mentor, Victor Ambros, PhD, as he received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with Gary Ruvkun, PhD, for their discovery of microRNA.  

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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.

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