Shaw Prize 2009: Winners

Recipients

1. Astronomy

   Frank H. Shu (徐遐生)

   Physics

   In recognition of his outstanding life-time contributions in theoretical astronomy.

2. Life Science and Medicine

   Douglas L. Coleman, Jeffrey M. Friedman

   Biology

   For their work leading to the discovery of leptin, a hormone that regulates food intake and body weight.

3. Mathematical Sciences

   Clifford H. Taubes, Simon Donaldson

   Math

   For their many brilliant contributions to geometry in 3 and 4 dimensions.