Dr. Thomas McWilliams receives the Anders Jahre Prize for Young Scientists for his work on autophagy. His work has revealed how autophagy (i.e. how cells break down and recycle their own components) works in brain cells, and contributed to our understanding of autophagy in disorders such as Parkinson's disease.
– I am honoured to receive this award. Science is never a solo pursuit, and I am deeply grateful to the mentors, team members, collaborators, and colleagues whose energy and enjoyment of discovery have made this possible. I would also like to thank the faculty, and especially my family, for their unwavering support, encouragement, and strength, McWilliams says.
McWilliams shares the prize with Dr. William Nyberg from Karolinska Institutet.
Contact information:
Thomas McWilliams
thomas.mcwilliams@helsinki.fi
tel. +358 451160722