"Google DeepMind's Hassabis, Jumper Win Chemistry Nobel"
This post originally appeared on the Google DeepMind Blog.
This morning, Sir Demis Hassabis, Co-founder and CEO of Google DeepMind and Isomorphic Labs, along with Google DeepMind Director Dr. John Jumper, were awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. They received this prestigious award for their groundbreaking work on AlphaFold, an AI system that predicts the 3D structure of proteins from their amino acid sequences. David Baker was also recognized for his contributions to computational protein design.
Before AlphaFold came along, figuring out a protein's structure was a real headache—it took ages and was super complicated.
Thanks to AlphaFold, over 2 million scientists and researchers from 190 countries now have access to a powerful tool through the AlphaFold Protein Structure Database. The 2021 paper on AlphaFold 2 has become one of the most-cited publications ever.
AlphaFold's impact on science has been huge, earning it accolades like the 2023 Albert Lasker Basic Medical Research Award, the 2023 Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences, the 2023 Canada Gairdner International Award, the 2024 Clarivate Citation Laureate award, and the 2024 Keio Medical Science Prize Award.
AI has always had the potential to revolutionize scientific research, and AlphaFold really showed us what's possible. As more scientists start using AI for everything from gathering data to simulating experiments, designing drugs, modeling complex systems, finding new solutions to old problems, and building on what we already know, we're going to see some amazing breakthroughs in the future.
Sir Demis Hassabis, Co-founder and CEO of Google DeepMind and Isomorphic Labs, and Dr. John Jumper, Google DeepMind Director
After being informed of the news, Demis Hassabis shared his thoughts:
"Receiving the Nobel Prize is the honor of a lifetime. I want to thank the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, John Jumper and the AlphaFold team, the wider DeepMind and Google teams, and all my colleagues past and present who made this possible. I've dedicated my career to advancing AI because of its incredible potential to improve billions of lives. AlphaFold has already helped over two million researchers with critical work, from enzyme design to drug discovery. I hope we'll remember AlphaFold as the first proof that AI can really speed up scientific discovery."
Upon hearing he won the Nobel Prize, John Jumper released the following statement:
"I want to thank the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences for this incredible honor. We are thrilled to be recognized for our work in computational biology, which helps us understand proteins and supports the amazing work of experimental biologists. This is a clear demonstration that AI can accelerate science and ultimately help us understand diseases and develop new treatments. This award is a testament to the exceptional team at Google DeepMind and their fantastic work.
Computational biology has always promised to deliver practical insights for real-world experiments, and AlphaFold has made good on that promise. We're on the cusp of a new era of scientific discoveries powered by AI. Thanks to my colleagues over the years for making this recognition possible, as well as for all the discoveries that are yet to come."
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GregoryClark
April 10, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
Wow, Hassabis and Jumper winning the Nobel Prize in Chemistry is just mind-blowing! Their work with Google DeepMind is truly groundbreaking. I'm so inspired by their achievements, but honestly, I barely understand the chemistry stuff. Can someone break it down for dummies like me?
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DonaldGonzález
April 10, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
ハサビスとジャンパーがノーベル化学賞を受賞したなんて驚きです！Google DeepMindでの彼らの仕事は本当に革新的です。彼らの成果に感動しましたが、化学の部分は全く理解できません。誰か初心者向けに解説してくれませんか？
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MarkWilson
April 10, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
하사비스와 점퍼가 노벨 화학상을 받았다니 정말 놀랍네요! 구글 딥마인드에서 한 그들의 일은 정말 혁신적이에요. 그들의 성과에 감동했지만, 솔직히 화학 부분은 잘 이해가 안 돼요. 누가 초보자에게 설명해줄 수 있을까요?
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JasonAnderson
April 10, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
Nossa, Hassabis e Jumper ganharem o Prêmio Nobel de Química é simplesmente incrível! O trabalho deles com o Google DeepMind é realmente revolucionário. Fiquei muito inspirado com suas conquistas, mas, sinceramente, não entendo muito de química. Alguém pode explicar para leigos como eu?
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WillLopez
April 10, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
¡Vaya, que Hassabis y Jumper ganen el Premio Nobel de Química es simplemente impresionante! Su trabajo con Google DeepMind es realmente innovador. Me siento muy inspirado por sus logros, pero, sinceramente, no entiendo mucho de química. ¿Alguien puede explicárselo a los novatos como yo?
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FrankHernández
April 11, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
Wow, Hassabis and Jumper winning the Nobel Prize is just mind-blowing! Their work at Google DeepMind has really pushed the boundaries of chemistry. I'm no expert, but it's cool to see AI making such a big impact. Maybe they'll inspire more AI breakthroughs in other fields too!
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This post originally appeared on the Google DeepMind Blog.
This morning, Sir Demis Hassabis, Co-founder and CEO of Google DeepMind and Isomorphic Labs, along with Google DeepMind Director Dr. John Jumper, were awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. They received this prestigious award for their groundbreaking work on AlphaFold, an AI system that predicts the 3D structure of proteins from their amino acid sequences. David Baker was also recognized for his contributions to computational protein design.
Before AlphaFold came along, figuring out a protein's structure was a real headache—it took ages and was super complicated.
Thanks to AlphaFold, over 2 million scientists and researchers from 190 countries now have access to a powerful tool through the AlphaFold Protein Structure Database. The 2021 paper on AlphaFold 2 has become one of the most-cited publications ever.
AlphaFold's impact on science has been huge, earning it accolades like the 2023 Albert Lasker Basic Medical Research Award, the 2023 Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences, the 2023 Canada Gairdner International Award, the 2024 Clarivate Citation Laureate award, and the 2024 Keio Medical Science Prize Award.
AI has always had the potential to revolutionize scientific research, and AlphaFold really showed us what's possible. As more scientists start using AI for everything from gathering data to simulating experiments, designing drugs, modeling complex systems, finding new solutions to old problems, and building on what we already know, we're going to see some amazing breakthroughs in the future.
"Receiving the Nobel Prize is the honor of a lifetime. I want to thank the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, John Jumper and the AlphaFold team, the wider DeepMind and Google teams, and all my colleagues past and present who made this possible. I've dedicated my career to advancing AI because of its incredible potential to improve billions of lives. AlphaFold has already helped over two million researchers with critical work, from enzyme design to drug discovery. I hope we'll remember AlphaFold as the first proof that AI can really speed up scientific discovery."
Upon hearing he won the Nobel Prize, John Jumper released the following statement:
"I want to thank the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences for this incredible honor. We are thrilled to be recognized for our work in computational biology, which helps us understand proteins and supports the amazing work of experimental biologists. This is a clear demonstration that AI can accelerate science and ultimately help us understand diseases and develop new treatments. This award is a testament to the exceptional team at Google DeepMind and their fantastic work.
Computational biology has always promised to deliver practical insights for real-world experiments, and AlphaFold has made good on that promise. We're on the cusp of a new era of scientific discoveries powered by AI. Thanks to my colleagues over the years for making this recognition possible, as well as for all the discoveries that are yet to come."
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April 10, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
Wow, Hassabis and Jumper winning the Nobel Prize in Chemistry is just mind-blowing! Their work with Google DeepMind is truly groundbreaking. I'm so inspired by their achievements, but honestly, I barely understand the chemistry stuff. Can someone break it down for dummies like me?
0
April 10, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
ハサビスとジャンパーがノーベル化学賞を受賞したなんて驚きです！Google DeepMindでの彼らの仕事は本当に革新的です。彼らの成果に感動しましたが、化学の部分は全く理解できません。誰か初心者向けに解説してくれませんか？
0
April 10, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
하사비스와 점퍼가 노벨 화학상을 받았다니 정말 놀랍네요! 구글 딥마인드에서 한 그들의 일은 정말 혁신적이에요. 그들의 성과에 감동했지만, 솔직히 화학 부분은 잘 이해가 안 돼요. 누가 초보자에게 설명해줄 수 있을까요?
0
April 10, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
Nossa, Hassabis e Jumper ganharem o Prêmio Nobel de Química é simplesmente incrível! O trabalho deles com o Google DeepMind é realmente revolucionário. Fiquei muito inspirado com suas conquistas, mas, sinceramente, não entendo muito de química. Alguém pode explicar para leigos como eu?
0
April 10, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
¡Vaya, que Hassabis y Jumper ganen el Premio Nobel de Química es simplemente impresionante! Su trabajo con Google DeepMind es realmente innovador. Me siento muy inspirado por sus logros, pero, sinceramente, no entiendo mucho de química. ¿Alguien puede explicárselo a los novatos como yo?
0
April 11, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
Wow, Hassabis and Jumper winning the Nobel Prize is just mind-blowing! Their work at Google DeepMind has really pushed the boundaries of chemistry. I'm no expert, but it's cool to see AI making such a big impact. Maybe they'll inspire more AI breakthroughs in other fields too!
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