Zhijian ‘James’ Chen Awarded the 2019 Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences for elucidating how DNA triggers immune and autoimmune responses from the interior of a cell through the discovery of the DNA-sensing enzyme cGAS.
The winners of the Breakthrough Prize in Life Science show us all how it’s done,” said Cori Bargmann, chair of the selection committee. “Through creativity, innovation, persistence, and skill, each of them brought about an advance that was previously unimaginable.”
For more information, please read Breakthrough Prize – Life Sciences Breakthrough Prize Laureates – Zhijian “James” Chen
Breakthrough Prize Interviews - "Something that nobody has ever seen before": Zhijian Chen on scientific discovery (youtube.com)
Ceremony Acceptance Video - Zhijian “James” Chen: 2019 Breakthrough Prize Award Presentation (youtube.com)
Breakthrough Prize Symposium Talks - Zhijian “James” Chen: 2019 Breakthrough Prize Symposium (youtube.com)
