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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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  • UMass Chan ‘takes pride in calling you one of our own,’ Chancellor tells Nobel-recipient Victor Ambros
    October 17, 2024

    UMass Chan ‘takes pride in calling you one of our own,’ Chancellor tells Nobel-recipient Victor Ambros

    Victor Ambros, PhD, shared his gratitude to his wife and collaborator, Rosalind “Candy” Lee, as well as to the Medical School and scientific community, at a celebration of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine he co-received with Gary Ruvkun, PhD, professor at Harvard Medical School, for their discovery of microRNA.  

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  • Video: Nobel Laureate Victor Ambros celebrates with UMass Chan community
    October 09, 2024

    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
    October 09, 2024

    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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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.

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