01 June 2026
Three NUCLEATE researchers elected to Leopoldina
Cynthia Sharma (JMU Würzburg), Stefan Engelhardt (TU Munich), and John Briggs (MPI Biochemistry) have been elected to the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina.
Founded in 1652, the Leopoldina is one of the world’s oldest scientific academies and remains dedicated to scientific excellence and interdisciplinary exchange. Election to the academy recognizes outstanding research achievements and offers members the opportunity to contribute to shaping the scientific landscape, foster national and international collaborations, and provide independent, science-based advice to policymakers and society.
Other Leopoldina members within the NUCLEATE faculty:
Roland Beckmann (LMU München), Alena Buyx (TU Munich), Thomas Carell (LMU München), Elena Conti (MPI Biochemistry), Claudia Höbartner (JMU Würzburg), Karl-Peter Hopfner (LMU München), Veit Hornung (LMU München), Caroline Kisker (JMU Würzburg), Alessandra Moretti (TU Munich), Fabian Theis (Helmholtz Munich), Maria-Elena Torres-Padilla (Helmholtz Munich), Jörg Vogel (JMU Würzburg)
Leopoldina Press Release
Leopoldina Press Release