By awarding honorary citizenship to University Professor Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Christoph Huber, the state capital of Mainz is recognizing his outstanding contribution to the development of Mainz into an internationally recognized research and biotechnology location for immunotherapies and vaccines.

The internationally renowned physician and scientist was appointed director of the III. Medical Clinic and Polyclinic at Mainz University Medical Center in 1990. There, he laid the foundation for the development of a leading center of excellence for cancer immunotherapies. He was tirelessly committed to providing the best possible treatment for the patients entrusted to him by closely linking research and application. It is thanks to him that numerous research findings in cancer immunotherapy have been transferred into clinical application. His scientific approaches in the field of cancer research and his forward-looking ideas and initiatives for establishing research institutions and companies in Mainz formed the basis for the development of the novel vaccine against COVID-19.

His extraordinary achievements have been recognized with the highest honors.

University professor Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Christoph Huber is an internationally renowned researcher and teacher, a successful science manager, company founder, and initiator and director of leading translational science networks and scientific institutions. With his innovative ideas and outstanding achievements, he has brought Mainz to the attention of the global public.

By awarding honorary citizenship to University Professor Dr. Özlem Türeci, the state capital of Mainz is recognizing her outstanding contribution to the development of Mainz into an internationally recognized research and biotechnology location for immunotherapies and vaccines.

The internationally renowned physician and scientist in the field of immunology and cancer research is a pioneer in targeted approaches to cancer immunotherapy. She began her research work at Mainz University Medical Center more than twenty years ago, where she also teaches at the Helmholtz Institute for Translational Oncology. With responsibility for patients, trust in science, the courage to break new ground, and great determination, she pursued her goal of helping people in a very concrete way. She achieved this through her research work and the close connection between basic research and the manufacture of medical products. Based on her decades of groundbreaking research in the fight against cancer, she succeeded in developing and manufacturing a highly effective vaccine against COVID-19 in record time.

Her extraordinary achievements have been recognized with the highest honors.

University professor Dr. Özlem Türeci is a world-class scientist and an innovative entrepreneur. She promotes international research through scientific networks and in teaching. With her innovative ideas and outstanding achievements, she has brought Mainz to the attention of the global public.

By awarding honorary citizenship to University Professor Dr. Uğur Şahin, the state capital of Mainz is recognizing his outstanding contribution to the development of Mainz into an internationally recognized research and biotechnology location for immunotherapies and vaccines.

The physician and scientist gained international renown in particular for his pioneering research in the field of individualized cancer immunotherapy. He began his research activities at Mainz University Medical Center more than twenty years ago, where he also teaches experimental and translational oncology. Driven by the desire to ensure the best possible treatment for patients, he sought ways to translate research findings directly into application. Based on his groundbreaking scientific discoveries in the fight against cancer and the close connection between industry and research, a vaccine against COVID-19 was produced in record time.

His extraordinary achievements have been recognized with the highest honors.

University professor Dr. Ugur Sahin is a globally recognized scientist and innovative entrepreneur. He also promotes international research in scientific networks and in teaching. With his forward-looking ideas and outstanding achievements, he has brought Mainz to the attention of the global public.