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Dr. Zhijian James Chen
Zhijian “James” Chen, Ph.D., a professor of molecular biology at UT Southwestern Medical Center, is a winner of the 2026 Japan Prize in Life Sciences. [Video still: UTSW]
UT Southwestern Biochemist To Receive Prestigious 2026 Japan Prize in Life Sciences
by Sandra Engelland | Jan 21, 2026
Zhijian “James” Chen is receiving the prize for his discoveries about the immune system, including cGAS, which "acts as the body’s burglar alarm to trigger defense from invading pathogens," UTSW said. Numerous winners of the Japan Prize have gone on to win the Nobel Prize for their achievements.
by Lance Murray |
May 3, 2024
Thomas W. Dubensky Jr., Ph.D., is a veteran biopharma executive and entrepreneur with a track record of strategic leadership in both private and public companies, ImmuneSensor said.
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 19, 2018
Also, you'll learn about an UT Southwestern scientist winning a $3 million award, and how MyndVR is promoting research into VR's medical role. Here are some of the research projects underway in North Texas that could make lives better.
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by Lance Murray |
Sep 15, 2017
Researchers in labs across North Texas are making discoveries and breakthroughs. Here are three examples of the work being done by DFW scientists.
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