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Pfizer and Moderna vaccines to prevent COVID-19 infection. Additionally, she also discovered a way
to improve mRNA technology to combat disease and trigger an immune response.
Following the MBRKA, Dr. Weissman and Dr. Kariko received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
2023, underscoring the MBRF’s keen eye for recognizing groundbreaking contributions in the field of
science, including biomedical research.
Among the MBRKA winners were the Emirates Mars Mission ‘Hope Probe’ and the “Lindau Nobel
Laureate Meetings. The Lindau Nobel Laureates Meetings” is a global forum for knowledge sharing
across borders, cultures, and disciplines. Every year, 500 young scientists and about 50 Nobel laureates
gather at the Lindau meetings for a week in an effort to promote knowledge exchange across
generations.
The Emirates Mars Mission ‘Hope Probe,’ is the first Arab mission that reached the orbit of Mars in
2021. It provides a comprehensive picture of the planet’s atmosphere. This mission continues on its
current trajectory, providing the international space community with data regularly. Additionally, the
mission seeks to advance knowledge, scientific research, and various space applications while
developing skilled Emirati human resources in the field of space technology.
The MBRKA has significantly advanced the ‘Knowledge Summit,’ a leading event organized by the
MBRF. Presented during the ‘Knowledge Summit,’ the MBRKA has succeeded in drawing international
attention to this significant event that focuses on exchanging experiences and transferring knowledge.
This year, the winners of the prestigious Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award will be
announced during the ‘Knowledge Summit’ 2024, allowing the MBRF to continue its mission of
celebrating knowledge, honoring trailblazers, and inspiring more creators to design more innovative
ideas that shape a brighter future for humanity.
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