Carol Greider became the first woman to win the Wiley Prize in October 2006.
In October 2006, Carol Greider became the first woman to receive the Wiley Prize in Biomedical Sciences. This prestigious award recognized her exceptional contributions to the understanding of telomerase and its impact on chromosome stability. Her breakthrough research paved the way for significant advancements in the fields of aging and oncology, highlighting the importance of telomere maintenance in human health and disease. This recognition underscored her role as a leader in molecular biology.