Katalin Karikó, the Hungarian biochemist, shared the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with her fellow researcher, Drew Weissman, for her outstanding scientific achievement. Karikó and Weissman worked with incredible perseverance and determination on the development of mRNA-based vaccines, which were first used by medicine in the fight against the coronavirus.
Karikó's research was focused on the modification of mRNA molecules, and the goal was to enable them to penetrate cells more effectively and induce the immune system to successfully defend itself against various viruses.
Katalin Karikó's Nobel Prize is a source of great pride for Hungary. The award is a worthy recognition of the decades of hard work and dedication he has carried out in the field of science. The example of Katalin Karikó shows that perseverance and passionate work can really transform the world, and we are proud that Hungary has such an exceptional scientist. Karikó is the first Hungarian woman and the 16th Hungarian to win this highly prestigious award.
