A chat with a Nobel Prize winner: Katalin Karikó, PhD
Wed, Oct 01
|Virtual event - In English
A historic event for BALSA
Local e horário
Oct 01, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM GMT-3
Virtual event - In English
Participantes
Sobre o evento
On October 1st, 2025 , BALSA invites you to a historic meeting with one of the most influential figures in contemporary science: Dr. Katalin Karikó , winner of the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for her discovery that enabled the development of mRNA vaccines.
For decades, Dr. Karikó faced skepticism and a lack of resources in her messenger RNA research. Today, her contribution is recognized worldwide as a milestone in modern biotechnology, with a direct impact on the response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the future of personalized medicine.
In this open conversation, she shares her journey, the behind-the-scenes story of her discovery, and her vision for the future of science — at an event geared towards the Brazilian community of researchers, students, and professionals in the life sciences.
🎯 Who is this event for?
For students, researchers, life science professionals, and all who believe in the transformative…