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Inspiring a knowledge culture.

Joined April 2014

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Aug 12
Actor and filmmaker Rob Lowe reflected on his long history attending the Breakthrough Prize, describing it as an inspiring experience that leaves him feeling hopeful about the future. He emphasized the importance of curiosity, noting that maintaining a questioning mindset is key
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Aug 6
Matea Cañizares won the 2025 Breakthrough Junior Challenge for her video titled Quark-Gluon Plasma. At the Breakthrough Prize ceremony, she shared how her parents nurtured her sense of wonder and inspired her pursuit of scientific knowledge. She spoke about science as a
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Jul 28
Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz described the Breakthrough Prize as an important platform. He noted how the event has grown over the years, highlighting scientists and innovations that might otherwise go unnoticed, and expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to celebrate their work
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Jul 27
Albert Maguire received the 2026 Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences for developing a therapy for inherited retinal degeneration that became the first FDA-approved gene therapy for a genetic disease. Maguire recalled that the project began nearly four decades ago during
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Jul 16
Juan Maldacena, Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics laureate, spoke about the importance of recognizing scientists who dedicate their lives to extremely challenging work. He added that science is interesting and worth pursuing and that it offers a fulfilling and exciting
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