Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2022 (2nd Nobel for Barry Sharpless)

In summary, the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2022 has been awarded to Carolyn Bertozzi, Morten Meldal, and K. Barry Sharpless for their contributions to click chemistry and bioorthogonal chemistry. This is Sharpless's second Nobel Prize, having previously won in 2001. Bertozzi is the daughter of physicist William Bertozzi. Sharpless is only the fourth person to win the Chemistry prize twice. Frederick Sanger is the only other person to have achieved this, winning in 1958 and 1980. Congratulations to all the winners on their well-deserved prize.
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Carolyn Bertozzi, Barry Sharpless, and Morten Meldal have won the 2022 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for “the development of click chemistry and bioorthogonal chemistry.” Notably, this is Sharpless’s second Nobel; he won in 2001 for his eponymous asymmetric epoxidation.
https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/chemistry/
Congratulations to all the winners on a well-deserved prize.
 
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Sharpless is only the fourth two-time Nobelist, and the first to get it twice in Chemistry/

Carolyn Bertozzi is the daughter of physicist William Bertozzi.
 
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Vanadium 50 said:
Sharpless is only the fourth two-time Nobelist, and the first to get it twice in Chemistry/

Carolyn Bertozzi is the daughter of physicist William Bertozzi.
Frederick Sanger won the Chemistry prize twice (1958, 1980):
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederick_Sanger
 
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You're right. Fifth and second, then.
 

1. What is the Nobel Prize in Chemistry?

The Nobel Prize in Chemistry is an annual award given to individuals or groups who have made outstanding contributions to the field of chemistry. It is one of the five Nobel Prizes established by Alfred Nobel in 1895.

2. Who is Barry Sharpless?

Barry Sharpless is an American chemist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2001 for his work on chirally catalyzed oxidation reactions. He is known for his contributions to the field of click chemistry and has received numerous awards and honors for his research.

3. What is the significance of Barry Sharpless receiving a 2nd Nobel Prize in Chemistry?

Receiving a second Nobel Prize in Chemistry is a rare and significant achievement. It demonstrates that Sharpless has made groundbreaking contributions to the field of chemistry on multiple occasions, and his work continues to have a profound impact on the scientific community.

4. What is the focus of Barry Sharpless' research for his 2nd Nobel Prize in Chemistry?

Barry Sharpless' 2nd Nobel Prize in Chemistry is for his work on the development of asymmetric catalysis, specifically for his contributions to the understanding of chirally catalyzed oxidation reactions. This research has led to the development of new and more efficient methods for synthesizing complex molecules.

5. How is the Nobel Prize in Chemistry determined?

The Nobel Prize in Chemistry is determined by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, based on nominations and recommendations from previous Nobel laureates, scientific academies, and other qualified individuals and organizations. The final decision is made by a vote of the Academy's members.

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