MDPI Webinar | Where Breakthroughs Meet Open Science: 2026 Nobel Physiology or Medicine Roundtable
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MDPI warmly invites you to participate in our upcoming virtual round table, “Where Breakthroughs Meet Open Science: 2026 Nobel Physiology or Medicine Roundtable.” The event will celebrate groundbreaking research in Medicine & Physiology and explore how Nobel Prize–recognized discoveries can be shared with the global scientific community through open access.
This discussion will highlight the connection between world-class research and open science, while considering how accessible research can inspire future discoveries and advance scientific progress.
General topics of discussion will include:
- Nobel Prize–winning breakthroughs and their lasting impact on Medicine & Physiology;
- The role of interdisciplinary research in advancing scientific discovery;
- How open access can broaden the reach and impact of landmark research;
- Inspiring the next generation of researchers through accessible scientific knowledge;
Date: 05 October, 2026
Webinar ID: 896 1669 2585
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CEST | 7:00 am - 9:00 am EDT
Webinar Secretariat: webinar@mdpi.com
Meet Our Speakers
School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, UK;
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Institute for Globally Distributed Open Research and Education (IGDORE), St. Catharines, Canada;Prof. Dr. Jens Coorssen is the joint-EiC for Proteomes. He has served as EiC from 2021 and also serves as a EBM for Biotech. Dr. Coorssen works in the areas of basic, clinical, and translational research. His research focuses on proteomics and lipidomics — the analysis of proteins and lipids, including their distribution, structure, and function. His basic research focus is on exocytosis, which is the process of a cell releasing proteins into the fluid outside the cell. In particular, he examines the how calcium is involved as a trigger. He also studies the related process of membrane fusion, and the specific roles of the molecules involved. Dr. Coorssen also researches stroke and the cardiovascular dysfunctions which contribute to their occurrence.
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Every October, the Nobel Prize gives the world a moment to celebrate the discoveries that shape our future and to recognize the researchers behind them.
For this occasion, MDPI is launching the 2026 Nobel Prize Prediction to give the global research community a place to share in the anticipation—turning the guessing and debate that are commonplace in labs and lecture halls into something we experience together.
We invite every researcher, academic, and science enthusiast worldwide to submit their predictions for the laureates in Physiology or Medicine, Physics, and Chemistry, and to join us in celebrating the curiosity and excellence behind these prizes.
How it works:
- Submit one prediction per category by 4 October 2026, 18:00 CEST;
- Winner announcement: 16 October 2026;
- Prize: The first six closest predictions each win a 100 CHF voucher for the MDPI Video Service, which helps scholars bring their research to life through professional animation and video, reaching broader audiences beyond the page.
Submit your prediction now!
To honor Professor Tu Youyou's remarkable contributions to human health and build upon her achievements, MDPI established the Tu Youyou Award in 2016. This award aims to acknowledge exceptional scholars committed to the research fields of natural product chemistry and medicinal chemistry.
Prize:
- CHF 100,000 (to be divided equally should multiple recipients be awarded).
- An award medal and a certificate.
Nomination Deadline: 31 October 2026
For nomination requirements and further information, please visit the Tu Youyou Award website (https://tuyouyouprize.org/nomination).
For any inquiries, please contact the Tu Youyou Award Team at tuyouyouaward@mdpi.com.
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