Renowned biochemist Jennifer Doudna, a UC Berkeley professor and Nobel laureate, has been awarded the National Medal of Technology and Innovation for her groundbreaking work on CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing. This prestigious honor recognizes her pioneering contributions to the field of genetic engineering and gene editing technology. As a leading expert in biotechnology, Doudna's innovative research has revolutionized the field of genetics and paved the way for new discoveries in genomics and precision medicine.