The Brain Prize

Warm congratulations to The Brain Prize winners 2026, Professor David Ginty and Professor Patrik Ernfors, for their pioneering work on how the nervous system detects and processes touch and pain. @hhmi_science #Neuroscience #BrainPrize2026

"I feel very proud being the recipient of The Brain Prize. It's the most important recognition there is in neuroscience", Professor Patrik Ernfors (Sweden) Learn more about Patrik Ernfors: brainprize.org/winners/touch-… #ScientificAchievement #BrainPrize2026

"Their methods have revolutionized the studies of the somatosensory system." Prof. Håkan Olausson on the groundbreaking work of The Brain Prize winners 2026 #Neuroscience #BrainPrize2026

"Winning The Brain Prize to me is remarkable. I love being a scientist, so it's an honour to be recognized for really my life's work", Professor David Ginty (US) Learn more about David Ginty: brainprize.org/winners/touch-… #ScientificAchievement #Neuroscience

The review article on the 2026 Brain Prize winners' science is out: The cellular architecture of touch and pain, by Professor Fan Wang (MIT, US) brainprize.org/article/cellul… #BrainPrize2026 #MITResearch

@MarkZylka @hhmi_science Thank you for the support! It is truly exciting to see the achievements of the Brain Prize laureates being shared.

@BrainPrize @hhmi_science Congrats to both! More news related to Dr. Ginty here: hms.harvard.edu/news/harvard-m… He also received the Perl-UNC Neuroscience prize last year and gave an amazing talk. med.unc.edu/neuroscience/p…

Warm congratulations to The Brain Prize winners 2026, Professor David Ginty and Professor Patrik Ernfors, for their pioneering work on how the nervous system detects and processes touch and pain. @hhmi_science #Neuroscience #BrainPrize2026

🧠 Frank Winkler | Brain Prize Lecture 🌟 On 7 July at #FENS2026, join Prof. Frank Winkler (Heidelberg University), for the @BrainPrize Lecture! Meet all the speakers 👉 buff.ly/wQ8V4Ha @lundbeckfonden

Meet the winners of The Brain Prize 2026. The announcement film introduces Professors David Ginty and Patrik Ernfors, awarded the prize for their groundbreaking discoveries on the neuroscience of touch and pain. Learn more about the winners: brainprize.org/winners/touch-…

Thrilled to see #HHMIInvestigator — & now '26 @BrainPrize winner — David Ginty recognized by The Lundbeck Foundation for his pioneering work on the cellular architecture of touch & pain, which paved the way for a new generation of targeted pain therapies bit.ly/4sbowiN.

Counting down the last minutes before the Brain Prize winners 2026 are revealed! Watch the announcement today at 4 pm CET at brainprize.org #Neuroscience #BrainPrize2026

Today the Brain Prize winners 2026 are revealed! Follow the announcement at 4 pm CET at brainprize.org #Neuroscience #BrainPrize2026

Just one more day to go! Tomorrow at 4 pm CET, The Brain Prize winners 2026 will be revealed. Follow the announcement at brainprize.org #Neuroscience #BrainPrize2026

The Brain Prize is the world's largest prize in neuroscience. It is awarded annually by the Lundbeck Foundation. Winners are celebrated at a ceremony in Copenhagen with the attendance of the prize's patron, His Majesty The King of Denmark.

Who will be awarded The Brain Prize 2026? On March 5th at 4 pm CET, The Brain Prize 2026 winners will be revealed. Follow the announcement at brainprize.org #Neuroscience #BrainPrize2026

Join us on March 5 at 4 pm CET for the announcement of The Brain Prize 2026 winners at brainprize.org #Neuroscience #BrainPrize2026

What is the impact of science prizes? Professor Sir Richard Friend from the University of Cambridge shares his view on the value of research prizes. #Neuroscience #BrainPrize2026

How are The Brain Prize winners selected? Learn more about the criteria and selection process: brainprize.org/nomination-sel… #Neuroscience #BrainPrize2026

Since 2011, The Brain Prize has recognized major breakthroughs in neuroscience, spanning fundamental research to clinical application. #Neuroscience #BrainPrize2026

Professor @KiehnLab received The Brain Prize in 2022 alongside two fellow scientists. Hear his perspective about what it has meant for him professionally. #Neuroscience #BrainPrize2026