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The 2025 Marcus Wallenberg Prize

Pioneering work in sequencing and analyzing the first tree genome. Dr. Gerald Tuskan is awarded the 2025 Marcus Wallenberg Prize for his pioneering work in sequencing and analyzing the first tree genome.

The Purpose

The purpose of the Prize is to recognize, encourage and stimulate pathbreaking scientific achievements which contribute significantly to broadening knowledge and to technical development within the fields of importance to forestry and forest industries

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Forest Genomics in the Spotlight at This Year’s Marcus Wallenberg Prize Symposium

Recordings of the Marcus Wallenberg Prize Symposium 2025 held in honour of the MWP 2025 laureate Dr. Gerald Tuskan.

The 2025 Marcus Wallenberg Prize

The 2025 Marcus Wallenberg Prize of SEK 2,5 million is awarded to Dr. Gerald Tuskan for his pioneering work in sequencing and analyzing the first tree genome. His leadership in this project has revolutionized research in tree and forest genomics and biotechnology, paving the way for genome-based breeding of commercially important trees. H.R.H. The Crown Princess presented the prize on Monday 3 November in Stockholm.

MWP Symposium 2025 invitation

We are proud to invite you to the 2025 Marcus Wallenberg Prize Symposium, that will be held online as well as on premises in Stockholm, to celebrate the MWP 2025 Laureate.

Young Researchers

Young Researchers’ Challenge 2025 is now closed

The application for the Young Researchers’ Challenge 2025 is now closed.

Young Researchers’ Challenge 2025 now open

The Marcus Wallenberg Foundation invites applications for the Young Researchers’ Challenge. Take the chance to present your research to leading scientists and representatives of the forest-based industry and fellow researchers from all over the world.

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