As part of the University of Szeged's celebration on November 9, Albert Zink, Head of the Eurac Research Institute for Mummy Studies and Professor at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, was awarded the honorary doctorate (Dr. honoris causa) by the University of Szeged. The award recognizes his long-standing collaboration with colleagues at the Department of Anthropology at the University of Szeged.

The recognition took place during the ceremonial event, where other outstanding international scientists were also honored. Among the awardees were Professor Kent Cartwright, literary historian at the University of Maryland, Professor Bernhard Homey, dermatologist at the University of Düsseldorf, and Professor Sami Ahmed Khalid, pharmacognosist at the Sudan University of Science and Technology. The highlight of the event was the recognition of Nobel Laureate Katalin Karikó for her groundbreaking contributions to mRNA research, during which she was awarded a professorship at the University of Szeged by the Minister for Culture and Innovation.

On behalf of the newly appointed honorary doctors, Albert Zink expressed his gratitude for the recognition. In his speech, he shared his joy at being part of a community that includes Nobel Laureates like Katalin Karikó. Albert Zink particularly emphasized the significance of research at the University of Szeged, which has been validated by the Nobel Prize awarded to Albert Szent-Györgyi in 1937.

For more than 30 years, Albert Zink has been conducting research in collaboration with the University of Szeged, specializing particularly in the detection of tuberculosis and leprosy in ancient human remains, skeletons, and mummies. He works closely with Dr. György Pálfi and his team. In his speech, he thanked his colleagues for their successful collaboration, which forms the foundation of his success, and emphasized the positive synergy that permeates the entire University of Szeged.

Congratulations, Albert!