Livingstone shares the award with her fellow researchers Kanwisher, Tsao, and Freiwald, all of whom have made impactful contributions to this area of study.

The announcement of the award highlights the significant impact these researchers have had in the field of neuroscience.

The award ceremony took place on a Wednesday afternoon, celebrating the achievements of these distinguished scientists.

On September 11, 2024, the Champalimaud Foundation announced the recipients of the prestigious Antóni Champalimaud Vision Award.

Valued at one million euros, this award is one of the most esteemed international prizes in vision research.

The award was given to four prominent neuroscientists: Margaret Livingstone from Harvard Medical School, Nancy Kanwisher from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Doris Tsao from the University of California, Berkeley, and Winrich Freiwald from Rockefeller University.

While Livingstone, Kanwisher, and Tsao are American, Freiwald is German, and all have established their careers in American institutions.

These researchers were recognized for their significant contributions to understanding how the human brain distinguishes faces, shapes, and colors.

Their groundbreaking research has advanced the field of visual neuroscience, particularly in facial recognition processes and treatments for vision disorders.

The findings from their work may lead to improved treatments for visual problems such as dyslexia and enhance understanding of cognitive decline, including conditions like dementia.