Professor Michael Meaney as the 2014 Klaus J. Jacobs Research Prize Laureate
缅北强奸 Professor Michael Meaney has been selected as the 2014 Klaus J. Jacobs Research Prize Laureate in recognition of his groundbreaking achievements in the biology of child development. A jury of experts selected Prof. Meaney, who is also Scientific Director at the Ludmer Centre for Neuroinformatics and Mental Health at the Douglas Mental Health University Institute, for this honour for his pioneering, cutting edge research on the biological mechanisms by which parental behaviour affects brain development and lifelong function.
The Klaus J. Jacobs Research Prize, which includes an award of one million Swiss francs, (1M USD) honours scientific achievements that are of exceptional social relevance in promoting the development of children and youth. The Jacobs Foundation attaches great importance to the practical application of scientific findings achieved through interdisciplinary research.
The award will be presented on December 5, 2014, during a ceremony at the University of Zurich, Switzerland.
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Congratulations Professor Meaney!