Aleksandra Trifunovic receives Max Delbrück Research Prize 2025

20/05/2025

The Center for Molecular Medicine Cologne (CMMC) congratulates Professor Aleksandra Trifunovic on receiving the University of Cologne’s Max Delbrück Prize for her pioneering contributions to mitochondrial biology.

Professor Dr. Aleksandra Trifunovic - Photo: MedizinFotoKöln

Video portrait of the awardee Aleksandra Trifunovic

The University of Cologne has awarded the Max Delbrück Research Prize 2025 in the category of natural and life sciences to Professor Dr Aleksandra Trifunovic.

Aleksandra Trifunovic is an internationally renowned scientist and principle investigator at the CMMC whose research has significantly shaped our understanding of mitochondria, aging, and cellular stress responses. Her work has laid the foundation for key developments in mitochondrial quality control and its role in age-related diseases.

Her research stands out for its scientific depth, methodological innovation, and lasting impact on both basic biology and the understanding of human health.

The Life Science Campus Cologne warmly congratulates her on this prestigious recognition.

Video portraits of the awardees:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayE9q9nKvyc&list=PLkCg3e67djg4B7EUP8Z4_YASyi8aaWFtP&index=1

This message has been modified by the CMMC (K. Heber & D. Grosskopf-Kroiher) and is based on the text by the press and communications team of the CECAD (Tanio Calabrese, original version here).

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