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News | 29/01/2025 | Press Release, Award

Matthias Tschöp receives Hector Science Award

This year, Matthias H. Tschöp, CEO of Helmholtz Munich and SyNergy member, and Stefanie Dehnen, a chemist at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), have been awarded the prestigious Hector Science Prize, each receiving €150,000.
Marco Schilling
Matthias H. Tschöp and Stefanie Dehnen are this year's recipients of the  150,000 euros each from the Weinheim Hector Foundation. The picture shows them together with the founders Josephine and Dr. h.c. Hans-Werner Hector (left to right).

Matthias H. Tschöp is recognized as a pioneer in metabolic disease research. His groundbreaking work has profoundly enhanced the understanding of obesity, diabetes, and related metabolic disorders, paving the way for innovative medical treatments and personalized prevention strategies.