Katalin Karikó

Katalin "Kati" Karikó is a Hungarian-American biochemist who specializes in ribonucleic acid-mediated mechanisms, particularly in vitro-transcribed messenger RNA for protein replacement therapy. Karikó laid the scientific groundwork for mRNA... Wikipedia

• Born:  January 17, 1955, Szolnok, Hungary
• Age:  69 years
• Other names:  Kati Kariko
• Citizenship:  Hungary, United States
• Fields:  Biochemistry, RNA technologies
• Institutions:  University of Szeged, Temple University, University of Pennsylvania, BioNTech
• Education:  University of Szeged (BSc, PhD)
• Known for:  mRNA technology in immunology and therapies
• Notable awards:  Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (2023) and several others
• Spouse:  Béla Francia
• Children:  Susan Francia
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