Adam Cohen is one of the three winners of the inaugural Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists, chosen on the basis of scientific boldness, prior accomplishments and future promise. In particular, Cohen is recognized "for significant breakthroughs in cellular imaging that allow for the observation of neural activity in real-time, at single-cell resolution," according to the Blavatnik website. The awards are the largest unrestricted cash prizes given to young researchers, and Cohen plans to undertake riskier projects: “I’m always full of crackpot schemes,” he says, “I think the recognition and the support will make it easier to do some unconventional things, or to explore new directions.” Congratulations, Adam!