Dr. Ugur Sahin

Dr. Ugur Sahin is a renowned scientist and entrepreneur from Germany, best known for co-founding BioNTech, a biotechnology company. He has expertise in immunology and cancer research. Sahin played a pivotal role in developing one of the first effective COVID-19 vaccines using mRNA technology, which teaches the body's immune system to recognize and fight the virus. His work has significantly contributed to global health efforts and highlights the innovative potential of mRNA-based medicine.