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)--Iceland’s President, Halla Tomasdottir, presented the Asa Gudmundsdottir Wright Award at a ceremony at the presidential residence. This year’s recipients are G. Fertram Sigurjonsson, Founder and CEO of Kerecis, and Jon Atli Benediktsson, Rector of the University of Iceland. The award honors individuals who have made significant contributions to science and innovation in Iceland..

)--冰岛总统哈拉·托马斯多蒂在总统官邸举行的仪式上颁发了Asa Gudmundsdottir Wright奖。今年的获奖者是Kerecis创始人兼首席执行官G.Fertram Sigurjonsson和冰岛大学校长Jon Atli Benediktsson。该奖项表彰对冰岛科学和创新做出重大贡献的个人。。

During the ceremony, plans were also announced for the establishment of the Icelandic Academy of Science & Innovation, into which the award recipients will be inducted as members. The academy will provide a platform for collaboration between researchers, entrepreneurs, industry representatives, and academia.

仪式期间，还宣布了成立冰岛科学与创新学院的计划，获奖者将被选为成员。该学院将为研究人员、企业家、行业代表和学术界之间的合作提供一个平台。

It will uphold the tradition of the Asa Fund by granting annual awards and aims to foster dialogue, recognize achievements in science and technology, and contribute to policy discussions in these fields..

它将通过授予年度奖项来维护Asa基金的传统，旨在促进对话，表彰科学技术方面的成就，并为这些领域的政策讨论做出贡献。。

Modeled on similar institutions in the Nordic countries, the UK, and the US, the academy will include past and future Asa Award recipients as members. Its focus will be on strengthening connections between science and industry, supporting research and innovation, and advocating for policies that advance scientific and technological development..

该学院仿效北欧国家、英国和美国的类似机构，将包括过去和未来的Asa奖获得者作为成员。它的重点将是加强科学与工业之间的联系，支持研究和创新，并倡导促进科学技术发展的政策。。

As one of Iceland’s most prolific inventors G. Fertram Sigurjonsson was recognized for his work in medical technology and biotechnology, including for his role in developing intact fish-skin technology for wound repair and tissue regeneration at Kerecis.

作为冰岛最多产的发明家之一，G.Fertram Sigurjonsson因其在医学技术和生物技术方面的工作而获得认可，包括他在Kerecis开发用于伤口修复和组织再生的完整鱼皮技术方面的作用。

Jon Atli Benediktsson was honored for his contributions to higher education and research, fostering collaboration between academia and industry. He has been recognized on Clarivate’s list of the world’s most influential researchers for seven consecutive years.

乔恩·阿特利·贝内迪克特松（JonAtli Benediktsson）因其对高等教育和研究的贡献而获得荣誉，促进了学术界和工业界的合作。他连续七年被Clarivate评为世界上最具影响力的研究人员。

The Asa Gudmundsdottir Wright Fund was established in 1968 in connection with the 50th anniversary of the Icelandic Science Society. Since its inception, the fund has awarded honorary prizes to 56 individuals for significant scientific achievements in Iceland or on behalf of Iceland. While it continues to recognize excellence in science, it now also acknowledges achievements in innovation..

Asa Gudmundsdottir Wright基金成立于1968年，纪念冰岛科学学会成立50周年。自成立以来，该基金向56名在冰岛或代表冰岛取得重大科学成就的个人颁发了荣誉奖。虽然它继续承认科学的卓越，但它现在也承认创新方面的成就。。

The fund is supported by sponsors including HS Orka, Orkuveita Reykjavíkur, and Oculis, whose contributions are greatly appreciated by the board.

该基金得到了包括HS Orka，Orkuveita Reykjavíkur和Oculis在内的赞助商的支持，董事会非常感谢他们的贡献。