2023-06-07 17:09:02
Oviedo (Spain), June 7 (EFE).- The biologists Jeffrey I. Gordon, and Peter Greenberg and the biochemist Bonnie L. Bassler, the three American researchers recognized this Wednesday with the Princess of Asturias Award for Scientific and Technical Research 2023, expressed their deep gratitude for this recognition through messages disseminated by the Princess of Asturias Foundation.
The three scientists were honored for their progress in understanding the essential role microorganisms play in human health and well-being, and in finding applications in finding effective new treatments once morest antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Bassler (Chicago, 1962) said she felt “very moved” by the “great honor” of being recognized with this award, which she thanked both the King and Queen of Spain and Princess Leonor as well as the institution that awards the awards.
“I look forward to celebrating the discovery, creativity and achievement together with you and the community you have encouraged,” said the laureate, who, like Greenberg, focused her research on the way bacteria communicate with each other. them by emitting certain substances.
Greenberg (New York, 1948) assured that he was “surprised and delighted” with an award that he considers an honor to receive together with his colleagues Jeff Gordon and Bonnie Bassler and thanked the Princess of Asturias Foundation for recognizing the achievements of the great scientists who were part of of his research team over several decades.
“I am excited to join the other winners to celebrate creativity with you next October,” he said, referring to the date of delivery of the eight Princess of Asturias Awards during a ceremony held at the Campoamor Theater in Oviedo (north from Spain).
For his part, Gordon (New Orleans, 1947) conveyed his gratitude for a “magnificent award, which has an extraordinary list of winners.”
“As such, I am deeply honored and extremely grateful for his recognition of the teamwork of so many talented students, staff, and colleagues with whom I have been fortunate enough to have shared this journey and from whom I have learned over the years.” , thanked Gordon, a pioneer in the discovery and understanding of the human microbiome.
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