Honorary Doctorate Dr. Katalin Karikó

Katalin Karikó, Floris Rutjes

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Radboud University Press
03 March 2023

Pre-clinical medicine: basic sciences; Infectious & contagious diseases; Biochemistry

Series: Doctor Honoris Causa

"On 20 October 2022, the day that Radboud University celebrated its 99th anniversary, Dr. Katalin Karikó received a Radboud honorary doctorate in recognition of her scientific contributions to developing mRNA-based vaccines. This edition includes the laudatio of the honorary supervisor and the speech of the honorary doctor. Karikó spent years researching medical applications of mRNA. Her dream was to develop synthetic mRNA and use this to cure cancer, strokes, and influenza. Eventually, after years of toil, rejection, and criticism from colleagues, she and fellow researcher Drew Weissman demonstrated that it is possible to trigger an immune response in the body with mRNA without the body turning against the mRNA itself. With this breakthrough, a new revolutionary technique was born. Thanks to Karikó's scientific work, BioNTech/Pfizer and Moderna were able to develop the current mRNA vaccines against COVID-19. A prime example of the beneficial impact that fundamental research can eventually have on society. Honorary supervisor Floris Rutjes, Professor in Organic Synthesis: ""With courage and determination, she pursued her scientific vision for a very long time, and by doing so, she has ultimately made a significant contribution to the fight against viral diseases."""

By: Katalin Karikó, Floris Rutjes
Imprint: Radboud University Press
Dimensions: Height: 244mm, Width: 170mm, Spine: 2mm
Weight: 86g
ISBN: 9789493296008
ISBN 10: 9493296008
Series: Doctor Honoris Causa
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 03 March 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Katalin Karikó is a biochemical researcher and Senior Vice-President of BioNTech. Her research provided the scientific platform for the current mRNA vaccines against COVID-19. Floris Rutjes is professor in organic synthesis and Director of the Institute for Molecules and Materials at Radboud University Nijmegen, the Netherlands.