Uğur Şahin
Co-founder and CEO of BioNTech | Developed the first mRNA COVID-19 vaccine
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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.
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Meet the scientist couple driving an mRNA vaccine revolution
As COVID-19 spread, BioNTech cofounders Uğur Şahin and Özlem Türeci had one goal: to make a safe, effective vaccine faster than ever before. In this illuminating conversation with head of TED Chris Anderson, the immunologists (and married couple) share the fascinating story of how their decades of mRNA research powered the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine -- and forecast what this breakthrough science could mean for the future of vaccines and other immunotherapy treatments.
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TEDMonterey 2021 | 2021 | 🇺🇸Monterey, United States |
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