"I don’t know how I was so fortunate to be born in a time and place where a non-academically oriented child can grow up to become a scientist, exploring the neurobiological basis for how we perceive the world around us", Professor David Ginty (USA)
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How do we feel the world around us? The 2026 Brain Prize Winners have made pioneering discoveries on how the somatosensory system enables us to perceive external stimuli...
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What’s the impact of the 2026 Brain Prize winners’ discoveries? According to Prof. Håkan Olausson, the winners’ work has provided vital new clues to the mechanisms of touch and pain in humans
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"The Brain Prize winners 2026 have redefined how we think about somatosensation. Their work addresses very current, timely, and urgent questions that we encounter in the clinic", Prof. Andreas Meyer-Lindenberg, Chair of The Brain Prize selection committee
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"I feel very proud being the recipient of The Brain Prize. It's the most important recognition there is in neuroscience", Professor @patrikernfors.bsky.social (Sweden)
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"Their methods have revolutionized the studies of the somatosensory system." Prof. Håkan Olausson on the groundbreaking work of The Brain Prize winners 2026
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"Winning The Brain Prize to me is remarkable. I love being a scientist, so it's an honour to be recognized for really my life's work", Professor David Ginty (US)
Learn more about David Ginty: brainprize.org/winners/touch-and-pain-2...
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The review article on the 2026 Brain Prize winners' science is out: The cellular architecture of touch and pain, by Professor Fan Wang (MIT, US)
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A big moment for neuroscience. Thank you for joining the celebration!
We couldn’t agree more! The impact of these discoveries on the somatosensory system has been extraordinary.
We are grateful for the support! It is truly inspiring to see this milestone shared across the community.
Thank you for celebrating the incredible winners and their work with us!
Meet the winners of The Brain Prize 2026.
Professors David Ginty and Patrik Ernfors are awarded the prize for their groundbreaking discoveries on the neuroscience of touch and pain.
Learn more about the winners: brainprize.org/winners/touc...
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Thank you for sharing the work of the 2026 Brain Prize laureates with the community!
Thanks for highlighting this incredible achievement in neuroscience! Well deserved recognition for truly impactful research.
What an incredible achievement! David Ginty's work is truly an inspiration to the neuroscience community.
A well-deserved recognition! 👏
Thank you for celebrating with us! It is wonderful to see such enthusiasm for neuroscience.
Warm congratulations to The Brain Prize winners 2026, Professor David Ginty and Professor Patrik Ernfors, for their pioneering work on how the nervous system detects and processes touch and pain.
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Today the Brain Prize winners 2026 are revealed! Follow the announcement at 4 pm CET at brainprize.org
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Just one more day to go!
Tomorrow at 4 pm CET, The Brain Prize winners 2026 will be revealed. Follow the announcement at brainprize.org
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The Brain Prize is the world's largest prize in neuroscience. It is awarded annually by the Lundbeck Foundation. Winners are celebrated at a ceremony in Copenhagen with the attendance of the prize's patron, His Majesty The King of Denmark.
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Who will be awarded The Brain Prize 2026?
On March 5th at 4 pm CET, The Brain Prize 2026 winners will be revealed. Follow the announcement at brainprize.org
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Join us on March 5 at 4 pm CET for the announcement of The Brain Prize 2026 winners at brainprize.org
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What is the impact of science prizes? Professor Sir Richard Friend from the University of Cambridge shares his view on the value of research prizes.
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https://youtu.be/gofqENBYdMo
How are The Brain Prize winners selected?
Learn more about the criteria and selection process: https://brainprize.org/nomination-selection-process
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Since 2011, The Brain Prize has recognized major breakthroughs in neuroscience, spanning fundamental research to clinical application.
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Professor Ole Kiehn received The Brain Prize in 2022 alongside two fellow scientists. Hear his perspective about what it has meant for him professionally.
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https://youtu.be/bKK_hnqndI8
New Brain Prize medals in the making. Winners will be announced March 5th and will receive their medals at a ceremony in May.
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On March 5th at 4 pm CET, the winners of The Brain Prize 2026 will be revealed.
Follow the announcement at brainprize.org
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