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The nominating institute Weizmann Institute of Science on the project: Currently, there is not a single treatment available for Alzheimer’s disease. Schwartz’s breakthrough therapy harnesses the power of the immune system to protect and repair the brain. It’s expected to provide the first disease-modifying treatment in Alzheimer’s and dementia. Her…

How Gender Balance Can Transform the Global Economy “Forget China, India and the internet: economic growth is driven by women”, the Economist wrote in 2006 in an article titled A guide to womenomics. Over the past 10 years, the importance of gender equality to promote development, innovation and economic growth…

Dr. Chuan Xia is a Professor of Materials and Energy at University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC). He obtained his Ph.D. at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in 2018 followed by a post-doctoral fellowship at Harvard university and Rice university. In 2020 he joined…

In cooperation with the Wilhelm and Else Heraeus Foundation, Falling Walls was hosting this unique format to connect researchers in the physical sciences from all over the world. The symposium gathered the 2021 Winners in the Physical Sciences category as well as partners from academia and business to discuss the…

What makes our e-Learning platform atingi so unique is its focus on local needs. All our learning content is developed in cooperation with a constantly growing partner network, including many African Partners who know the local markets. That’s how we make sure that we provide content that is truly relevant.…

Anne van Aaken initiated a breakthrough in how we think about international law. Focusing on the psychology/behavioral economics of international law and legal theory, she offers a new understanding of compliance, of how cooperation comes about and on the behavior of relevant actors in international law (eg arbitrators and humanitarian…

The nominating institution Schott on the project: Hundreds of thousands worldwide suffer from retinal degenerative diseases that result in vision loss. Hevonkorpi’s newly developed NR600 implant activates damaged retinal cells to restore vision with a minimally invasive, high-performance device. Tags: Med-Tech

The nominating institute University of Zurich on the breakthrough: While mutualism was already acknowledged by Darwin, almost all studies have focused on highly specialized, one-on-one interactions. This misses the fact that mutualism shapes networks of interdependencies involving dozens of species. Bascompte’s work fills this gap by showing that the structure…

This is a platform where We mentor, advocate and share opportunities for African women in STEM(Science,Technology,Engineering,Mathematics).We are targeting girls in Primary school, High school and undergraduate, who have not yet established an independent STEM carrier. We believe women can play an important role if given the full chance and information…

Elaine Chew: Breaking the Wall to Musical Medicine – Falling Walls Science Summit 2023 In the face of the pervasive threat of cardiovascular disease, which continues to claim lives globally, exploring innovative avenues for prevention and treatment is paramount. Music emerges as a non-pharmacological, non-invasive, scalable, and enjoyable method to…