Jonathan Rivnay has been named one of 18 Finalists for the 2026 Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists, chosen from 372 nominees at 187 institutions nationwide. The awards, created by the Blavatnik Family Foundation and run by The New York Academy of Sciences, honor early-career faculty across the US in three categories: Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, and Physical Sciences & Engineering.
Jonathan, a Finalist in Physical Sciences & Engineering, was recognized for “pioneering bioelectronic materials and implantable ‘living pharmacies’ that combine engineered cells with electronics, advancing personalized therapies for cancer, diabetes, and sleep disorders.”
The three Laureates, one per category, will be named on October 6, 2026, during a ceremony held at New York’s American Museum of Natural History. Each Laureate will receive $250,000, the largest unrestricted prize for early-career scientists in the country, and the other 15 Finalists will each receive $15,000.
Congratulations, Jonathan!
You can read the full New York Academy of Sciences press release.