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UCSF Professor Wins $3M Prize for MS Breakthrough

4/11/2025

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Dr. Stephen Hauser, a renowned UCSF neurology professor, has been awarded a staggering $3 million Breakthrough Prize for his groundbreaking research on multiple sclerosis (MS), identifying B-type white blood cells as major contributors to the disease. His discoveries ignite hope for new treatments, celebrated at a star-studded ceremony honoring remarkable scientific advancements in gene editing and diabetes care.

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Dr. Stephen Hauser, a renowned UCSF neurology professor, has been awarded a staggering $3 million Breakthrough Prize for his groundbreaking research on multiple sclerosis (MS), identifying B-type white blood cells as major contributors to the disease. His discoveries ignite hope for new treatments, celebrated at a star-studded ceremony honoring remarkable scientific advancements in gene editing and diabetes care.