Awards
WINTHER coordinator, Prof. Vasilis Ntziachristos, is a new member of the German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina.
Prof. Ntziachristos is a Professor at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) holding the Chair for Biological Imaging. He is also the Director of the Institute of Biological and Medical Imaging and the Head of the Bioengineering Center at Helmholtz Munich. Being a pioneer in implementing optoacoustics in the field of medical imaging, Prof. Ntziachristos’ pragmatic vision and tireless efforts have brought technological solutions where classical medical and biological imaging techniques failed. His election as a new member of Leopoldina acknowledges this contribution and the continuous impact his research is having in the field.
Read the full announcement in the Helmholtz Munich website.
