The Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation has selected Chemical Probes of Biological Systems as the topic of the 2027 Dreyfus Prize.
The development of probes to understand biological function, particularly in the context of cells or organisms, is an important discipline in the chemical sciences. Advances in this area of chemical biology, which are distinct from the development of imaging technologies, have revealed the functions of biological molecules such as proteins, glycans, and nucleic acids; the regulation of pathways; and an understanding of disease mechanisms.
“The Foundation is proud to recognize the field of chemical biology by selecting Chemical Probes of Biological System as its 2027 Dreyfus Prize topic,” said Milan Mrksich of Northwestern University, Chair of the Dreyfus Foundation Scientific Affairs Committee. “The Prize will honor an individual who has made major contributions to the design and use of chemical probes for understanding the chemistry of life.”
The Dreyfus Prize recognizes an individual for exceptional and original research in a selected area of chemistry that has advanced the field in a major way. The Prize consists of a monetary award of $250,000, a medal, and a certificate.
For further details on the 2027 Dreyfus Prize in the Chemical Sciences, including eligibility and the nomination procedure, please visit the Dreyfus Prize webpage. The deadline for nominations is December 3, 2026.