https://www.bbva.com/en/ NEWS BBVA Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:56:58 +0200 en-US hourly 1 https://www.bbva.com/en/frontiers-of-knowledge-award-goes-to-scientists-who-revolutionized-the-treatment-of-several-types-of-blood-cancer/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:53:20 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?p=1144309 Carl June and French geneticist Michel Sadelain have been awarded the Frontiers of Knowledge Award for revolutionizing cancer treatment through immunotherapy based on so-called CAR-T cells. Their work has paved the way for therapies therapies for patients with various types of blood cancer, including leukemia, which have already benefited “tens of thousands of individuals, including many children,” according to the award committee’s citation.]]> Carl June and French geneticist Michel Sadelain have been awarded the Frontiers of Knowledge Award for revolutionizing cancer treatment through immunotherapy based on so-called CAR-T cells. Their work has paved the way for therapies therapies for patients with various types of blood cancer, including leukemia, which have already benefited “tens of thousands of individuals, including many children,” according to the award committee’s citation.]]> https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/podcast-jamil-zaki-the-christmas-truce/ Tue, 24 Jun 2025 08:42:28 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?post_type=sustainability&p=1104784 https://www.bbva.com/en/david-julius-and-ardem-patapoutian-receive-frontiers-of-knowledge-award-for-identifying-the-sensors-that-enable-us-to-feel-pain-temperature-and-pressure/ Thu, 28 Jan 2021 01:20:50 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?p=816986 Frontiers of Knowledge Award in Biology and Biomedicine for their work to discover the receptors that mediate the touch sensations of temperature and pressure. A groundbreaking study that opened up new therapeutic avenues to reduce acute and chronic pain associated with trauma and a range of diseases.]]> Frontiers of Knowledge Award in Biology and Biomedicine for their work to discover the receptors that mediate the touch sensations of temperature and pressure. A groundbreaking study that opened up new therapeutic avenues to reduce acute and chronic pain associated with trauma and a range of diseases.]]> https://www.bbva.com/en/scientific-glossary-the-keys-to-understanding-the-fight-against-the-coronavirus/ Mon, 13 Apr 2020 01:32:07 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?p=746422 https://www.bbva.com/en/ecologists-duarte-hughes-and-pauly-receive-the-frontiers-of-knowledge-award-for-their-contributions-to-marine-conservation/ Tue, 04 Feb 2020 16:15:13 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?p=726989 Frontiers of Knowledge Award in the category of Ecology and Conservation Biology. Their research has expanded our knowledge about the Earth’s oceans and has contributed to the protection and conservation of marine biodiversity and ocean ecosystem services.]]> Frontiers of Knowledge Award in the category of Ecology and Conservation Biology. Their research has expanded our knowledge about the Earth’s oceans and has contributed to the protection and conservation of marine biodiversity and ocean ecosystem services.]]> https://www.bbva.com/en/frontiers-of-knowledge-award-for-those-who-discovered-the-mechanism-that-regulates-cellular-growth/ Wed, 22 Jan 2020 15:30:26 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?p=723200 Frontiers of Knowledge Award in the Biology and Biomedicine category for discovering the main regulator of growth in animal cells. This mechanism, a molecular pathway called mTOR, opens the door to new treatment options for cancer, diabetes and aging.]]> Frontiers of Knowledge Award in the Biology and Biomedicine category for discovering the main regulator of growth in animal cells. This mechanism, a molecular pathway called mTOR, opens the door to new treatment options for cancer, diabetes and aging.]]> https://www.bbva.com/en/jeffrey-gordon-frontiers-of-knowledge-award-for-discovering-the-key-role-of-gut-microbes-in-human-health/ Tue, 29 Jan 2019 14:55:21 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?p=603980 Frontiers of Knowledge Award in the category of Biology and Biomedicine, for his pioneer findings in demonstrating the importance of the gut microbiome. Their discoveries have allowed to demonstrate that gut microbes play a central role in conditions like obesity and diabetes.]]> Frontiers of Knowledge Award in the category of Biology and Biomedicine, for his pioneer findings in demonstrating the importance of the gut microbiome. Their discoveries have allowed to demonstrate that gut microbes play a central role in conditions like obesity and diabetes.]]> https://www.bbva.com/en/taller-longer-living-chubbier-humans-evolving/ Tue, 05 Jun 2018 23:15:29 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?p=506692 ' of today, human beings have had to undergo a process of change that has occurred over millions of years and has resulted in physical, cultural, and linguistic variations.]]> ' of today, human beings have had to undergo a process of change that has occurred over millions of years and has resulted in physical, cultural, and linguistic variations.]]> https://www.bbva.com/en/frontiers-knowledge-awards-celebrate-their-10th-anniversary/ Fri, 05 Jan 2018 13:06:56 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?p=390276 BBVA Foundation every year to recognize scientists and creators, who with their work, contribute to push the limits of human knowledge, and improve the lives of millions of people.]]> BBVA Foundation every year to recognize scientists and creators, who with their work, contribute to push the limits of human knowledge, and improve the lives of millions of people.]]> https://www.bbva.com/en/innovation/robots-astronauts-experiments-discover-origins-life/ Wed, 25 Oct 2017 12:00:24 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/en/?p=354870