Sixth 'Kazemi Prize' Was Awarded to Professor Thomas Braun
Simultaneously with the recognition of the laureates of the 25th Royan International Twin Congress and Festival, the sixth "Dr. Kazemi Prize " was awarded to the distinguished German researcher, Professor Thomas Braun, in 2024.According to the Public Relations and International Affairs of Royan Institute, the 25th Royan International Twin Congress and Festival was held at the Shahid Beheshti University International Conference Center, on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. The event was attended by Hojjatoleslam Abdolhossein Khosropanah, Secretary of the Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution; Dr. Mohammadreza Mokhber Dezfouli, President of the Academy of Sciences; Dr. Hassan Moslemi Naeini, President of ACECR; and Dr. Mehdi Eslampanah, Head of the National Standards Organization. During the event, in addition to recognizing the laureates of the Congress, the sixth Dr. Kazemi Prize for 2024 was awarded to the distinguished researcher, Professor Thomas Braun.
Professor Thomas Braun is one of the principal researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research and the recipient of the sixth Kazemi Prize. His current research focuses on the molecular development of cardiac and skeletal muscles, stem cells, the regeneration of contractile tissues, as well as aging and cardiovascular system adaptation. His research group employs a wide range of advanced technologies to pursue their research objectives. The Max Planck Institute has a strong translational arm with a proven track record in innovative therapies, leading to the introduction of several new treatment regimens, mainly in the area of pulmonary disorders. Since establishing his independent laboratory in 1991, Professor Braun has trained numerous students at undergraduate, master's, doctoral, and postdoctoral levels. He also serves as a lecturer at the Max Planck International Research School for Heart and Lung Research, which the Max Planck Institute and the universities of Giessen and Frankfurt jointly host.
Throughout his scientific career, Professor Braun has authored more than 200 articles in prestigious international journals and managed several major research projects. His pioneering research on the molecular mechanisms of pluripotency has laid the foundation for current knowledge on stem cells and their potential applications, leading to his selection as one of the 2024 Kazemi Prize winners.
The Kazemi Prize is akin to the Nobel Prize, and today, it is regarded as the "Nobel of Biomedical Sciences in the Region." This year, based on the decision of the judging panel, the Kazemi Prize was awarded to a distinguished scientist in the field of biomedical sciences who has made significant progress in life sciences. This award honors the relentless efforts of a scientist who has dedicated his life to transforming and advancing the quality of human life and alleviating suffering. Therefore, the award is given to someone who has taken steps in this direction and achieved significant success. The prize includes the Kazemi Prize Medal and a monetary award of $10,000.
Publish date: 1403/06/18
