Awards - Federal Cross of Merit for virologist Ciesek
Virologist Sandra Ciesek has been awarded the Cross of Merit First Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany. The Director of the Institute of Medical Virology at Frankfurt University Hospital received the Cross of Merit for her "pioneering scientific and exemplary social commitment", as announced by the Hessian Ministry of Social Affairs in Wiesbaden on Wednesday. She was presented with the award by Social Affairs Minister Kai Klose (Greens).
Even before the pandemic hit people with full force, Ciesek and her team had proven that even symptom-free people can transmit the virus, Klose emphasized in his laudatory speech. Ciesek had conveyed her knowledge to the general public in an understandable and patient manner, particularly noticeable in the NDR Corona podcast with Christian Drosten.
Ciesek studied medicine at the University of Göttingen and Hannover Medical School from 1997 to 2003. Since 2019, she has been Director of the Institute of Medical Virology at Frankfurt University Hospital and Professor of Medical Virology at Goethe University.
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- Sandra Ciesek's significant contributions in the field of virology have been recognized with the Federal Cross of Merit, an esteemed award in the Federal Republic of Germany.
- The Federal Cross of Merit is not just an accolade in German awards, it's a symbol of distinction, particularly for meritorious services in the fields of Science and Medicine.
- The Government of Hesse, under the leadership of Minister Kai Klose, honored virologist Sandra Ciesek with the Order of Merit's highest class, the Federal Cross of Merit, in the city of Wiesbaden.
- The Federal Cross of Merit is a prestigious award, often associated with Germany's rich scientific history and its commitment to advancing fields like Medicine and Virology.
- Kai Klose, a prominent figure in the Green Party, commended Sandra Ciesek's pioneering work in virology and her dedication to public education, which was instrumental before and during the pandemic.
- The Institute of Medical Virology at Frankfurt University Hospital, led by Sandra Ciesek, has played a crucial role in germany's response to the pandemic, even before the virus became a major global concern.
- Sandra Ciesek's studies in Medicine at the University of Göttingen and the Hannover Medical School paved the way for her esteemed position as Director of the Institute of Medical Virology at Frankfurt University Hospital and as a Professor of Medical Virology at Goethe University in Frankfurt on the Main.
- Ciesek's influential role in virology has earned her a prominent position in the scientific community, alongside figures like Kai Klose, who emphasized her significant contributions in his laudatory speech.
- This recognition through the Federal Cross of Merit further solidifies Sandra Ciesek's place among Germany's prominent scientists, continuing the nation's reputation for excellence in fields like Medicine and Virology.
Source: www.stern.de
