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Dr. Drew Weissman

Co-recipient of the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with Katalin Karikó for foundational discoveries concerning nucleoside base modifications that enabled the development of effective mRNA vaccines against COVID-19.

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Documented research interests and leadership

Research areas: mRNA Vaccines, Immunology, Lipid Nanoparticles, Infectious Diseases
Academic position: Roberts Family Professor in Vaccine Research and Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine
Primary university source: Official directory entry ↗
Recruitment status: Not verified. Leadership profile does not imply active vacancies or assistantship availability.

Supervision and contact

Students interested in graduate or doctoral research supervision in mRNA Vaccines, Immunology, Lipid Nanoparticles are advised to consult formal department application channels.

Penn guide ↗Biology subject guide ↗Mentorship ↗

Important verification note

Facts reflect official university directory records reviewed 2026-10-15. Faculty recruitment and admissions require formal application.

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