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Researcher's Kyoto Prize celebrated - University of Toronto - 0 views

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  • Toronto hosted a celebration Feb. 18 honouring Canada's first two Kyoto Prize laureates: University Professor Anthony Pawson of molecular genetics and McGill University's Charles Taylor, a philosopher.
  • Pawson, a world-renowned cell biologist and Mount Sinai Hospital distinguished investigator, received the prize in basic science for his studies of cellular communication. He will receive a 20-karat gold medal and a cash gift of 50 million yen (approximately $460,000 Cdn).
  • He and Taylor, who won the prize in the arts and philosophy category, delivered a joint lecture during the celebratory event at MaRs (Medical and Related Sciences Discovery District).
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  • Pawson was recognized for his research into the way cells communicate with each other, which has made possible the development of drugs that halt the multiplication of certain types of cancer cells, among other breakthroughs. His lab has helped lay the groundwork for this new generation of drugs.
  • Assunta Krehl on 14 Aug 09
     
    University Professor Anthony Pawson of molecular genetics and McGill University's Charles Taylor, a philosopher where honoured as Canada's first two Kyoto Prize winners. Mention of Pawson and Taylor delivering a joint lecture at MaRS during the event.
  • Assunta Krehl on 14 Aug 09
     
    University Professor Anthony Pawson of molecular genetics and McGill University's Charles Taylor, a philosopher where honoured as Canada's first two Kyoto Prize winners. Mention of Pawson and Taylor delivering a joint lecture at MaRS during the event. Feb 20, 2009
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Cell conversations have world talking - The Star - 0 views

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  • Tony Pawson has been studying how cells communicate for more than 30 years.
  • Scientists had long known that cells communicated, but no one knew the exact mechanisms until Pawson and his team pinpointed the specific protein interactions controlling cell signals.
  • Since his initial discovery, Pawson has been inundated with every possible award for biomedical sciences, including the Gairdner Foundation International Award (considered the baby Nobel), and, in 2007, was named to the Order of the Companions of Honour, one of only nine Canadians to receive the award from the Queen
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  • Tonight, in Toronto, Pawson will be honoured for his latest achievement: Winning the prestigious Kyoto Prize in Basic Sciences. He will share the podium with Charles Taylor, professor emeritus at McGill University, who won the prize in the Arts and Philosophy category. They are the first Canadians to win the coveted prize from the Inamori Foundation of Kyoto.
  • Assunta Krehl on 14 Aug 09
     
    Tony Pawson is considered one of the finest researchers in the world. Scientists had long known that cells communicated, but no one knew the exact mechanisms until Pawson and his team pinpointed the specific protein interactions controlling cell signals. Mention of Pawson being honoured for winning the prestigious Kyoto Prize.
  • Assunta Krehl on 14 Aug 09
     
    Tony Pawson is considered one of the finest researchers in the world. Tony Pawson and his team have discovered the exact mechanisms how cells communicate. Pawson and his team pinpointed the specific protein interactions controlling cell signals. Mention of Pawson being honoured for winning the prestigious Kyoto Prize. Feb 18, 2009
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