Nobel Prize 2025 in Physiology or Medicine awarded: Who are the winners, why they won
The Nobel Prize is one of the most prestigious awards which are given in October every year to people or organisations for their outstanding contributions to their field of work. The prestigious prize is named after inventor, entrepreneur and businessman Alfred Nobel who in is will had stated that his fortune should be used to reward “those who, during the preceding year, shall have conferred the greatest benefit to humankind,” as mentioned on their website. And so, the awards are given annually in the fields of : physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature and peace.
The Nobel Prize 2025 announcements began today (October 6) and they will go on till October 13.
Nobel Prize 2025 in Physiology or Medicine awarded: All about the winners
The Nobel Prize 2025 in Physiology or Medicine winners were announced today and they are, namely: Mary E. Brunkow , Fred Ramsdell , Shimon Sakaguchi . "The 2025 #NobelPrize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi “for their discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance"," the official tweet read.
Here are some more details about the winners, as per the prize website:
Mary E. Brunkow was born in 1961. Her affiliation at the time of the award is: Institute for Systems Biology , Seattle, Washington, USA
Fred Ramsdell was born on December 4, 1960 in Elmhurst, IL, USA. His affiliation at the time of the award: Sonoma Biotherapeutics, San Fransisco, CA, USA.
Shimon Sakaguchi was born on January 19, 1951, in Nagahama, Shiga, Japan. His affiliation at the time of the award: Osaka University, Osaka, Japan
The official announcement of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was made by professor Thomas Perlmann, Secretary-General of the Nobel Assembly, today (October 6).
Why Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi won the Nobel Prize 2025 in Physiology or Medicine
Explaining why Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi were awarded this years Nobel Prize 2025 in Physiology or Medicine, a statement on the official website reads, 'The body’s powerful immune system must be regulated, or it may attack our own organs. Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi made groundbreaking discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance that prevents the immune system from harming the body. Their discoveries have laid the foundation for a new field of research and spurred the development of new treatments, for example for cancer and autoimmune diseases.'
Interesting facts about Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
1. So far, 116 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine awards have been given.
2. The youngest Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine winner was 31 years old-- Frederick G. Banting, 1923 laureate.
3. The oldest Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine winner was 87 years old-- Peyton Rous, 1966 laureate.
Each Nobel Prize winner receives
Each Nobel laureate is honoured with a gold medal, a diploma, and a cash prize. For example, in 2023, the monetary award was around 11 million Swedish kronor, which is over 1 million USD. The prize is often shared among up to three individuals who have contributed significantly in their field. In the case of the Nobel Peace Prize, the award can also be given to organizations that have made outstanding contributions to promoting peace and resolving conflicts. These prestigious honors recognize remarkable achievements in science, literature, and humanitarian efforts worldwide.
All the Nobel Prize categories
Alfred Nobel’s will originally specified five fields for the prizes, with a sixth added later. Today, the Nobel Prizes are awarded in six categories:
Physics – Recognizes groundbreaking discoveries about nature and the universe.
Chemistry – Honors exceptional achievements in chemical sciences.
Physiology or Medicine – Awarded for discoveries that improve human health and wellbeing.
Literature – Celebrates distinguished contributions to the world of letters.
Peace – Recognizes outstanding efforts to promote peace and resolve conflicts.
Economic Sciences – Introduced in 1968 by Sweden’s central bank in honor of Alfred Nobel.
The Nobel Prize 2025 announcements began today (October 6) and they will go on till October 13.
Nobel Prize 2025 in Physiology or Medicine awarded: All about the winners
The Nobel Prize 2025 in Physiology or Medicine winners were announced today and they are, namely: Mary E. Brunkow , Fred Ramsdell , Shimon Sakaguchi . "The 2025 #NobelPrize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi “for their discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance"," the official tweet read.
Here are some more details about the winners, as per the prize website:
Mary E. Brunkow was born in 1961. Her affiliation at the time of the award is: Institute for Systems Biology , Seattle, Washington, USA
Fred Ramsdell was born on December 4, 1960 in Elmhurst, IL, USA. His affiliation at the time of the award: Sonoma Biotherapeutics, San Fransisco, CA, USA.
Shimon Sakaguchi was born on January 19, 1951, in Nagahama, Shiga, Japan. His affiliation at the time of the award: Osaka University, Osaka, Japan
The official announcement of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was made by professor Thomas Perlmann, Secretary-General of the Nobel Assembly, today (October 6).
Why Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi won the Nobel Prize 2025 in Physiology or Medicine
Explaining why Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi were awarded this years Nobel Prize 2025 in Physiology or Medicine, a statement on the official website reads, 'The body’s powerful immune system must be regulated, or it may attack our own organs. Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi made groundbreaking discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance that prevents the immune system from harming the body. Their discoveries have laid the foundation for a new field of research and spurred the development of new treatments, for example for cancer and autoimmune diseases.'
Interesting facts about Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
1. So far, 116 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine awards have been given.
2. The youngest Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine winner was 31 years old-- Frederick G. Banting, 1923 laureate.
3. The oldest Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine winner was 87 years old-- Peyton Rous, 1966 laureate.
Each Nobel Prize winner receives
Each Nobel laureate is honoured with a gold medal, a diploma, and a cash prize. For example, in 2023, the monetary award was around 11 million Swedish kronor, which is over 1 million USD. The prize is often shared among up to three individuals who have contributed significantly in their field. In the case of the Nobel Peace Prize, the award can also be given to organizations that have made outstanding contributions to promoting peace and resolving conflicts. These prestigious honors recognize remarkable achievements in science, literature, and humanitarian efforts worldwide.
All the Nobel Prize categories
Alfred Nobel’s will originally specified five fields for the prizes, with a sixth added later. Today, the Nobel Prizes are awarded in six categories:
Physics – Recognizes groundbreaking discoveries about nature and the universe.
Chemistry – Honors exceptional achievements in chemical sciences.
Physiology or Medicine – Awarded for discoveries that improve human health and wellbeing.
Literature – Celebrates distinguished contributions to the world of letters.
Peace – Recognizes outstanding efforts to promote peace and resolve conflicts.
Economic Sciences – Introduced in 1968 by Sweden’s central bank in honor of Alfred Nobel.
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