Award for Tyrol: Günter Weiss and Katharina Kurz as a science hero

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In Innsbruck, the Tyrolean State Prize for Science in 2024 was recently awarded, with university professor Günter Weiss received for his outstanding contributions to medical research. The ceremonial ceremony took place in the country house, where Professor Weiss was honored as director of the University Clinic of Internal Medicine II. Council of Science Cornelia Hagele emphasized in her eulogy, as essentially knows' research work on the international recognition of the Medical University of Innsbruck in the field of infectiology and immunology.

The price is not only a personal award, but also represents an important moment for the entire medical community of Tyrol. Weiss has made a name for himself in the course of his career by bringing patients and the scientific community in the treatment of infectious diseases.

Promotion prize for the promising young scientist

In addition, the 12,000 euro sponsoring award for science was awarded to Katharina, an employee of Professor Weiss. She received this honor at the suggestion of her boss, which underlines her contribution to research at the university clinic.

haila was enthusiastic about the 'commitment and emphasized the importance of such young talents for the scene of Tyrol. Briefly up -to -date research projects focus on activating the immune system at a cellular level and examining the associated biochemical processes that occur in patients with infections or chronic diseases.

A look at the career of Günter Weiss

Günter Weiss, who received his doctorate at the University of Innsbruck in 1990, has held a variety of significant positions over the course of his career. After his habilitation in medical biochemistry and internal medicine, he gained international experience through visiting professorships in Heidelberg and Washington, D.C. His comprehensive clinic and research experience led him to be appointed professor of clinical infectiology and immunology at the Medical University of Innsbruck in 2009.

Weiss is not only a leading scientist in his area, but was also significantly involved in the treatment of the first two cases in Austria during the Covid 19 pandemic. In addition, he has served as President of various medical societies several times and is an active member of international specialist communities.

his commitment to research and its community is now recognized by this award, which is considered an important milestone in his career. Further information can be found at www.meinbein-at .