January 7, 2025
On January 3, 2025, President Biden honored the nation’s leading scientists, technologists, and innovators
Jennifer Doudna, professor of chemistry and molecular and cell biology, and a Nobel Laureate in chemistry, has been honored by President Biden with the National Medal of Technology and Innovation as a pioneer of CRISPR gene editing. This award is one of the nation’s highest honors for exemplary achievement and leadership in science and technology. Read the White House briefing to read about Doudna and the other recipients of the National Medal of Technology and Innovation.