Leibniz Prize Honors Groundbreaking Research by Berlin and Munich Scientists

The prestigious German award, worth €2.5 million per recipient, recognizes advancements in biochemistry, artificial intelligence, and philosophy.

Two Berlin-based researchers, Ana Pombo and Volker Haucke, were awarded the Leibniz Prize for their pioneering work in biochemistry.
Ana Pombo, from the Max Delbrück Center, developed methods to map the 3D structure of genomes, aiming to better understand diseases like autism and epilepsy.
Volker Haucke, from the Leibniz Institute for Molecular Pharmacology, was recognized for his research on endocytosis, with potential implications for cancer treatments.
Three Munich scientists also received the prize: Hannes Leitgeb for mathematical philosophy, Daniel Rückert for AI applications in medical imaging, and Maria-Elena Torres-Padilla for stem cell biology.
The Leibniz Prize, considered Germany’s most significant research award, provides recipients with funding to advance their work over seven years.