Canadian scientist awarded breakthrough prize for life-changing hormone discovery

A Canadian scientist's significant discovery of the GLP-1 hormone has earned him the Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences, recognizing a finding that is pivotal in the development of diabetes and obesity medications including Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. The recognition highlights his contribution to advancing medical treatments that have improved the lives of millions.


citynews.ca / Canadian scientist wins Breakthrough Prize for discovery of hormone used in Ozempic, Mounjaro

Canadian researcher Dr. Daniel Drucker wins a 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences, sharing $3 million for discovering the GLP-1 hormone used in life-changing diabetes and obesity drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro worldwide.

theglobeandmail.com / Daniel Drucker, Canadian co-discoverer of anti-obesity drugs, among 2025 Breakthrough Prize winners

Physician at Toronto’s Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute was one of five researchers jointly awarded US$3-million in world’s largest science prize

globalnews.ca / Canadian scientist wins Breakthrough Prize for discovery of hormone used in Ozempic, Mounjaro

A Canadian scientist has won a 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences for discovering a hormone used in diabetes and obesity medications that has changed the lives of millions.

winnipegfreepress.com / Canadian scientist wins Breakthrough Prize for discovery of hormone used in Ozempic, Mounjaro

thestar.com / Canadian scientist wins Breakthrough Prize for discovery of hormone used in Ozempic, Mounjaro

TORONTO - A Canadian researcher has won a 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences for discovering the GLP-1 hormone used in diabetes and obesity medications — including Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro — that have changed the lives of millions of…


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