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national income growth and policy evaluation.
Saudi Aramco’s Knowledge Management department received the MBRKA for its

accomplishments within one of the world’s most successful energy and chemicals
corporations. The company, which is a major player in the global oil sector, is dedicated to

developing innovative energy technologies and placing a high value on the sustainability and
reliability of its resources. This supports long-term stability and expansion on a global scale.
The National Institute of Education (NIE) is a prominent and influential academic organization

known for its leadership and excellence in education and educational research. NIE,

established in Singapore in 1950, has been instrumental in forming and advancing the
country’s modern teaching methods and educational system. It offers an integrated suite of
programs designed to promote educational progress and innovation, with an emphasis on

forward-thinking and innovative approaches.
Winners of MBRKA in 2022

Following an almost three-year break owing to the worldwide impact of the COVID-19
outbreak, the MBRKA was presented again to honor three outstanding medical professionals

in 2022, in addition to the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings and the Emirates Mars Mission
‘Hope Probe’.

Through their diligent efforts and extensive research experiences, Dr. Zhang Yongzhen, Dr.
Drew Weissman, and Dr. Katalin Kariko, were recognized for their significant role in
developing COVID-19 vaccines as well as their outstanding contributions to disseminating

knowledge globally. Their groundbreaking research has produced extremely effective
vaccinations that have been instrumental in saving countless lives during COVID-19.

Dr. Zhang Yongzhen has worked at the Chinese Centre for Disease Control and Prevention in
Beijing, China, and the Shanghai Public Health Clinical Centre. He has carried out research in

the field of rabies and haemorrhagic fever prevention throughout his career. Dr. Yongzhen’s
current research focuses on the evolution, ecology, and transmission of several viruses. His

research on the genetic structure of the COVID-SARS-19 virus has accelerated research
efforts considerably and resulted in the creation of many vaccinations to fight this pandemic.

Dr. Drew Weissman runs a research laboratory that specializes in the study of RNA and
innate immune system biology, and the application of these findings to vaccine research and

gene therapy. He contributed to the development of the modified mRNA technology used in
vaccines for preventing COVID-19 infection.
Dr. Katalin Kariko, a renowned biochemist and researcher, has substantially contributed to

mRNA technology and the COVID-19 vaccines. She created the modified mRNA technology
utilized in the 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.

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