Scientists from UK, Canada received Prince Mahidol Award 2016

BANGKOK, Feb 2 (TNA) -- Two scientists from the UK and Canada received Prince Mahidol Award 2016 for their significant contributions to the studies of antibody and stroke prevention. Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Tuesday evening presented the awards to the two winners at the Chakri Throne Hall inside the Grand Palace. The Prince Mahidol awards was initiated by King Bhumibol Adulyadej to mark his father Prince Mahidol Adulyadej’s 100th anniversary in 1992 with an aim is to award people or organisations that have done excellent work on medical science and healthcare for the benefit of humanity. Sir Gregory Paul Winter, a prominent researcher on antibody of Trinity College at Cambridge University, won the award in the field of medicine for his breakthrough that has helped advance more than 50 types of antibodies. Dr Vladimir Hachinski from Canada’s Western Ontario University, wins the award in the field of public health for his dedication to stroke prevention and push our research on neurological diseases. Sir Gregory’s research on antibody humanisation allows antibodies made from molecules, most commonly from mice cells, to be used in humans without provoking a harmful immune response. Dr Hachinski is a leading researcher on strokes and brain vascular diseases. His work has helped to boost awareness about strokes and help to save lives by encouraging early treatment, according to Prince Mahidol Award Foundation. The two also received a US$100,000 award from HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn in the ceremony. (TNA)