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Salk Scientist Tony Hunter Awarded 2026 Albany Prize

Original: Salk scientist Tony Hunter receives 2026 Albany Prize

Tony Hunter, a scientist at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies in California, has been named a recipient of the 2026 Albany Prize, one of the most prestigious awards in medicine and biomedical research. Hunter is best known for his discovery of tyrosine phosphorylation, a finding that transformed cancer research and led to major targeted cancer therapies. The announcement was made via the institute and science news outlets.

Why now: A major biomedical award honoring a scientist whose work underpins modern cancer drug development

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• Salk scientist Tony Hunter receives 2026 Albany Prize · Salk Institute
• Salk scientist Tony Hunter receives 2026 Albany Prize · EurekAlert! Science News Releases

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