National Academy of Sciences Richard Lounsbery Lecture: An Evening with Dr. Feng Zhang

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Event Information 
When: Tuesday, November 19, 2024 | 6:30 pm Eastern 
Featuring: Dr. Feng Zhang (Molecular Biologist) and Insoo Hyun (Director, Center for Life Sciences at the Museum of Science) 

Don’t miss a special evening celebrating the National Academy of Sciences’ 2021 Richard Lounsbery Award recipient, world renowned molecular biologist Dr. Feng Zhang.

This year, the Museum of Science is honored to partner with the National Academy of Sciences to host a special evening of lecture and conversation celebrating awardee Dr. Feng Zhang’s groundbreaking achievements, centering on his current work exploring biological diversity.

Join us for this illuminating evening with one of the world’s greatest scientific minds. Special pre-program reception for all attendees begins at 5:30 pm, followed by Dr. Zhang’s lecture at 6:30 pm. In conversation with Insoo Hyun, director of the Museum's Center for Life Sciences.

About the Award
The Richard Lounsbery Award is given by the National Academy of Sciences and the French Académie des Sciences to recognize extraordinary scientific achievement in biology and medicine. In addition to honoring scientific excellence, the award is intended to stimulate research and encourage reciprocal scientific exchanges between the United States and France.