Breakthrough Prize Ceremony 2026

The gala awarded over $15 million in prizes, including a major recognition for the scientists behind Luxturna, the first approved gene therapy for blindness.

Other winners included Frank Merle for his work on complex equations and researchers from Boston for their contributions to gene editing and cosmology.

The event aims to elevate scientists to celebrity status, highlighting the critical importance of fundamental research in solving global challenges.

Christina Aguilera and Gigi Hadid were among the many A-listers who walked the red carpet to support the scientific community.