Rita Levi-Montalcini was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1986.
On October 13, 1986, Rita Levi-Montalcini was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine along with Stanley Cohen for their discovery of the nerve growth factor (NGF). This award was a significant recognition of their groundbreaking work that illuminated the mechanisms of cell growth and development. The discovery of NGF opened new avenues in both medicine and neurobiology, offering insights into how nerves are structured and how they can regenerate after injury, presenting transformational possibilities for treating neurological diseases.