The Nobel Week begins and first out is the prize in physiology or medicine. Just before lunchtime, one or more researchers will receive the groundbreaking call from the Nobel Committee with the news that they have been awarded the prestigious prize.
In recent years, the prize in physiology or medicine has revolved around the subjects of immunology, diseases, and genetics, according to a review by Scientific American. If the Nobel Assembly continues on this line, a possible area is discoveries behind so-called car T-cell therapy against cancer, which has been among the tips for several years.
Within the cancer area, Douglas Hanahan and Robert Weinberg are two researchers who have been mentioned in speculations, due to decisive discoveries about how cancer cells behave and grow.
Another hot topic is the gut flora and bacteria and how they affect our health. Names mentioned include Jeffrey Gordon, Bonnie Bassler, and Dennis Kasper.
Last year, it was the duo Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman who received the prize notification from the Nobel Committee. They were awarded for their discoveries that have been crucial for developing effective mRNA vaccines. This type of vaccine got a breakthrough during the covid-19 pandemic that started at the beginning of 2020.
In 2022, the prize went to Swede Svante Pääbo for developing methods that make it possible to map the genetic material of our extinct ancestors and making discoveries about how we humans are genetically connected to them.
The decision is made by the 50 members of the Nobel Assembly at the Karolinska Institute. The earliest announcement will be made at 11:30 am.
Physiology/Medicine: Monday, October 7, earliest at 11:30 am.
Physics: Tuesday, October 8, earliest at 11:45 am.
Chemistry: Wednesday, October 9, earliest at 11:45 am.
Literature: Thursday, October 10, earliest at 1:00 pm.
Peace Prize: Friday, October 11, at 11:00 am.
The Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel: Monday, October 14, earliest at 11:45 am.
Source: nobelprize.org
