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Zhang Feng, Pioneer in Gene Editing, Receives Prestigious US National Medal

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Zhang Feng, Pioneer in Gene Editing, Receives Prestigious US National Medal

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  • Zhang Feng, a prominent biologist born in China, has been awarded the prestigious National Medal of Technology and Innovation at the White House.
  • This award recognizes his pioneering role in the development of the CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology, which has vast applications in health and agriculture.
  • The citation highlights how Zhang’s innovations are transforming health and contributing to treatments for conditions such as sickle cell disease and cancer.
  • Presented by the White House director of science and technology, this medal honors innovators whose work strengthens the US economy and quality of life.
  • Zhang is an accomplished MIT professor with previous accolades and is a member of several esteemed scientific academies.

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