2026年生命科學突破獎表彰醫學研究領域的領軍人物
2026 Breakthrough Prize honors leaders in medical research
2026年4月18日，科學界齊聚洛杉磯參加第14屆年度「突破獎」(Breakthrough Prize)，該獎項被譽為「科學界的奧斯卡」。
On April 18, 2026, the scientific community gathered in Los Angeles for the 14th annual Breakthrough Prizes, widely known as the "Oscars of Science."
這場極具威望的盛會旨在表彰生命科學、基礎物理學和數學領域的開創性成就，總計頒發了1875萬美元的獎金。
This prestigious event celebrated groundbreaking achievements in Life Sciences, Fundamental Physics, and Mathematics, awarding a total of $18.75 million.
今年的重點之一是基因療法的快速發展。
A major focus this year was the rapid advancement of gene therapies.
High與Albert Maguire則因創造出首款獲得FDA核准用於治療遺傳性失明的基因替代療法而受到表彰。
High, and Albert Maguire received recognition for creating the first FDA-approved gene replacement therapy to treat inherited blindness.
除了醫學，該獎項亦認可了物理學與數學領域的重大貢獻，包括頒發特別突破獎給David J.
Beyond medicine, the awards recognized significant contributions to physics and math, including a Special Breakthrough Prize for David J.
此外，該基金會透過「新視野獎」(New Horizons Prizes)以及首屆授予Carolina Figueiredo的「薇拉·魯賓新前沿獎」(Vera Rubin New Frontiers Prize)來表彰早期職業研究人員，展現其對未來的承諾。
Furthermore, the Foundation demonstrated its commitment to the future by honoring early-career researchers through the New Horizons Prizes and the inaugural Vera Rubin New Frontiers Prize, which went to Carolina Figueiredo.
由Mark Zuckerberg與Priscilla Chan等產業領袖創立的突破獎，持續履行其啟發未來世代並彰顯基礎研究如何改善人類生活的使命。
Founded by industry leaders like Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan, the Breakthrough Prize continues its mission to inspire future generations and highlight how fundamental research improves human life.
這些獎項提醒我們，透過創新，我們能夠克服醫學與科學領域中一些最艱鉅的挑戰。
These awards remind us that through innovation, we can overcome some of the most difficult challenges in medicine and science.
