Glenn Close, Anne Wojcicki Honor Cystic Fibrosis Treatment Heroes: 2024 Breakthrough Prize Ceremony

Full show at ua-cam.com/users/li... - Hollywood rolled out the red carpet for the Breakthrough Prize ceremony April 13, 2024, at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, bringing together high-profile leaders in the entertainment, business, tech, and science communities for a celebration of scientific achievement during a gala awards show unlike any other. Awarded annually, the Breakthrough Prize shines a spotlight on scientists and their groundbreaking work, to celebrate their achievements and inspire the next generation. The star-studded affair was hosted by James Corden and included presenters Jessica Chastain, Glenn Close, Bradley Cooper, Robert Downey Jr., Kim Kardashian, Alicia Keys, Regina King, Brie Larson, Rob Lowe, Edward Norton, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Margot Robbie, Zoe Saldaña, Olivia Wilde, Venus Williams, and Michelle Yeoh. Adam Levine accompanied by David Foster, and singer-songwriter-producer Charlie Puth performed during the ceremony. Notable guests included Vin Diesel, Magnus Carlsen, Edgar Ramirez, Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry, Joel Madden, David Blaine, Jeff and Justine Koons, Wendi Murdoch, Maria Sharapova, Eileen Gu and Ms. Yan Gu, Lizzo, Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Marc Andreessen, and Eric Schmidt.

[@ClairesPlaceFoundation]

What an incredible honor! Thank you for recognizing the amazing scientists at Vertex Pharmaceuticals working to improve the quality of life for people living with cystic fibrosis.

[@Mcassalina]

🌟 Honoring true heroes.
Truly honored to share this unforgettable moment from the 2024 Breakthrough Prize.
My son Eric and I had the distinct privilege of presenting three remarkable scientists from Vertex, Paul Negulescu, Fredrick Van Goor and Sabine Hadida who received the Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences for developing groundbreaking transformative medicines for people with cystic fibrosis.
As a parent to two children born with cystic fibrosis, words cannot express the depth of my appreciation for these dedicated souls. Their unwavering commitment, tireless efforts, and remarkable breakthroughs have given hope to countless families like mine. Standing on that stage with my son, I felt a profound sense of gratitude and shared purpose, representing all those touched by cystic fibrosis.
Would you please join me and celebrating and saying thank you to these amazing true life heroes.
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#BreakthroughPrize #CysticFibrosis #ScienceHeroes #GlennClose
#AnneWojcicki
#JamesCorden
#Vertex

[@declup]

A miracle of medical science, performed by the best angels among us, has saved my friend.

[@ridaviljoen7400]

I want to thank the scientists for this breakthrough. But I plead Vertex to go back to drawing board. You ask $326,000 per year for this treatment, and yet we proved you can ask $6,000 per year and still make a good profit. The CFF funded most of your research. You are making billions, denying hundreds of patients access. Please, Vertex... Let's get serious about changing every life, in every country. Let's work together and make this 'miracle' drug a reality for ALL! A miracle is only a miracle if it can be used/reached. For many your drug has become their greatest horror story because they see how their children are dying, we feel how we are dying and we KNOW out there the 'miracle' exists. You can just hope you live in the right country, have enough money, and are part of the lucky few who does have access.