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Panel Exhibition “An Indomitable Spirit and Contributions – The Achievements of Karikó Katalin”＜Miraikan＞

2023-10-04 ～ 2023-10-23
Aomi area

This is an exhibition that spreads the word about the achievements of Dr. Karikó Katalin, a Hungarian who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2023. The life and achievements of Dr. Karikó, one of Hungary's leading scientists, will be introduced through photographs, various exhibits, and videos.

◆Event Outline

Event Date
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - Monday, October 23, 2023
Event Times
10:00-17:00
Venue
Miraikan 1F Communication lobby
closing day
Tuesday
Entry fee
Free (admission fee is also free)
*Admission to permanent exhibitions and the Dome Theater is paid.
Sponsor
Embassy of Hungary

Karikó Katalin

Visiting Professor, School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania

Born in Hungary in 1955 and attended school in Hungary. Graduated from the University of Szeged (Hungary) with a degree in Biochemistry.
Began working at the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, but moved to the United States in 1985 to pursue a career as a researcher.
Later, continued to work on mRNA research at Biontec, based in Mainz, Germany, and the technology was used in the novel coronavirus vaccine co-developed by Biontec/Pfizer. Served as Senior Vice President of Biontec until October 2022. Has received numerous prestigious scientific awards, including the Keio medical Science Prize in 2021, the Japan Prize in 2022, and the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2023.

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