Uğur Şahin
Uğur Şahin
Co-founder and CEO of BioNTech | Developed the first mRNA COVID-19 vaccine
Ugur Sahin co-founded BioNTech and led the development of the world's first mRNA-based vaccine against COVID-19.
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Ugur Sahin co-founded BioNTech and led the development of the world's first mRNA-based vaccine against COVID-19. He is a medical researcher and chairman of the scientific management board of the Helmholtz Institute for Translational Oncology Research.
His work on mRNA technology has transformed vaccine development. Ugur's keynotes offer insights from leading breakthrough medical innovation under unprecedented pressure.
Meet the scientist couple driving an mRNA vaccine revolution
Meet the scientist couple driving an mRNA vaccine revolution
Meet the scientist couple driving an mRNA vaccine revolution
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