Winners announced: 2020 Nature Research Awards for Mentoring in Science Israel
Two awards that celebrate outstanding mentorship in science will be presented to three Israeli scientists. The first award for lifetime achievement in mentoring goes to Hanah Margalit, professor in the faculty of medicine at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The second award for mid-career mentoring achievement goes jointly to Neta Erez, professor at the Sakler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, and Tal Pupko, professor at The Shmunis School of Biomedicine and Cancer Research, Tel Aviv University. Each award includes a cash prize of US$10,000 (which will be shared by the joint winners), a certificate and a trophy.
South Africa’s Prof. Abdool Karim and US Dr. Fauci Win Prestigious Award for Standing Up for Science
They have both played an important advisory role in their countries throughout the COVID-19 pandemic
Why Global Citizens Should Care
False and unchecked information about COVID-19 continues to spread and can contribute to a rise of infections or cause panic among citizens. In order to protect the public from the virus and minimize the number of deaths, science needs to take center stage. Celebrating Prof. Abdool Karim and Dr. Fauci for the work that they have done to provide their governments and the public with scientifically-backed health information is important in recognizing the United Nations’ Global Goal 3 that calls for good health and well-being. Join us and take action on this issue here.