The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2017
© Nobel Media AB. Photo: A.Mahmoud
Jacques Dubochet
Prize share: 1/3
© Nobel Media AB. Photo: A.Mahmoud
Joachim Frank
Prize share: 1/3
© Nobel Media AB. Photo: A.Mahmoud
Richard Henderson
Prize share: 1/3
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2017 was awarded jointly to Jacques Dubochet, Joachim Frank and Richard Henderson "for developing cryo-electron microscopy for the high-resolution structure determination of biomolecules in solution."
Learn more
Nobel Prizes 2018
This year 12 new laureates have been awarded for achievements that have conferred the greatest benefit to humankind.
Their work and discoveries range from cancer therapy and laser physics to developing proteins that can solve humankind’s chemical problems. The work of the 2018 Nobel Laureates also included combating war crimes, as well as integrating innovation and climate with economic growth. Find out more.
Their work and discoveries range from cancer therapy and laser physics to developing proteins that can solve humankind’s chemical problems. The work of the 2018 Nobel Laureates also included combating war crimes, as well as integrating innovation and climate with economic growth. Find out more.
Explore prizes and laureates
Look for popular awards and laureates in different fields, and discover the history of the Nobel Prize.
