Tang Prize Honors Six Laureates in First Ceremony Since Founder's Death
Event summary
- The 2026 Tang Prize Award Ceremony honored six laureates on September 18, with five attending in person and one participating remotely.
- The ceremony marked the first since the passing of founder Dr. Samuel Yen-Liang Yin, with a commemorative video shown in his honor.
- Laureates included Professor Susan Solomon in Sustainable Development, Drs. Michel Sadelain and Carl H. June in Biopharmaceutical Science, Professor Ge Zhaoguang in Sinology, and Professor Bruce Ackerman in Rule of Law.
- Over 700 guests attended the event, with global audiences following via livestream.
- Laureates addressed pressing global challenges, highlighting the impact of their research and scholarship.
The big picture
The Tang Prize continues to recognize groundbreaking research and practical contributions that address critical global challenges. The ceremony underscored the foundation's commitment to sustainable development and the far-reaching impact of the laureates' work in health, environment, scholarship, and social justice. The event also highlighted the ongoing influence of the Tang Prize's founding vision, even after the founder's passing.
What we're watching
- Biopharmaceutical Innovation
- How the advancements in CAR T-cell therapy will expand access and treatment options for patients globally.
- Sustainable Development
- Whether the lessons from the ozone depletion crisis can be applied to current environmental challenges.
- Scholarly Research
- The pace at which Sinology and other global fields of scholarship will continue to evolve and integrate diverse perspectives.