The 2014 Research Awards were presented to two scientists. Dr. Jan Korbel (EMBL) and Dr. Brian Luke (ZMBH) each received a prize of 100.000 €.
Chica und Heinz Schaller Research Award 2012
Biochemist Dr. John Briggs, working at EMBL Heidelberg, has been selected to receive the prestigious Chica and Heinz Schaller Research Award 2012.
Chica and Heinz Schaller Research Awards 2011
Two outstanding scientists, Dr. Anton Meinhart (MPI for Medical Research) and Prof. Dr. Michael Platten (University of Heidelberg and DKFZ), received the 2011 research awards.
Research Award 2010
The 2010 research award was presented to Dr. Andreas Fischer (DKFZ and University of Heidelberg, Medical Faculty of Mannheim).
Research Award 2009
In recognition of his innovative studies on the role of mRNA in neuronal gene regulation, Dr. Gerhard Schratt, University of Heidelberg received the 2009 research award.
Research Award 2008
PD Dr. Tobias Dick (DKFZ Heidelberg), for his fundamental studies on the role of REDOX-processes in cellular signal transduction.
Research Award 2007
Dr. Victor Sourjik (ZMBH), for his contributions to quantitative analysis of molecular interactions in bacterial chemotaxis.
Research Awards 2006
PD Dr. Matthias Kneussel (ZMNH, University Clinic of Hamburg), for his pivotal work on protein transport processes involved in the formation and plasticity of synapses in the central nervous system.
Dr. Kai Matuschewski (Department of Parasitology, University Hospital of Heidelberg), for his exceptional work on Plasmodium.
Research Award 2005
PD Dr. Rohini Kuner (Institute for Pharmacology, Heidelberg University), for her crucial findings on the function of synaptic proteins in neuronal disease and in memory of pain.