The President's National Medal of Science: Recipient Details
Gregory Petsko
Affiliation:
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Affiliation:
Harvard Medical School
Gender:
Male
Award Discipline:
Biological Sciences
Award Year:
2023
Citation:
"For advancing our understanding of neurodegenerative diseases like ALS, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s. His role in founding structural enzymology, along with his commitment to educating the public about brain health, have empowered people around the world and raised the ambitions of our Nation regarding aging with dignity."
Presented by President Biden at a White House Ceremony on October 24, 2023.