Christian Drosten
Christian Drosten is a German virologist who specializes in the field of novel viruses. Born in 1972, Drosten has made significant contributions to the medical field, particularly in the area of coronavirus research.
Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]
Drosten was born in Lingen, Germany. He studied medicine at the Goethe University Frankfurt and later specialized in virology. He received his doctorate in 2003 from the University of Bonn.
Career[edit | edit source]
Drosten has had a prolific career in virology. He is known for his work on the SARS virus and was part of the team that first identified and diagnosed it in 2003. He has also made significant contributions to the understanding of the MERS virus.
In 2017, Drosten moved to the Charité in Berlin, where he heads the Institute of Virology. He has been instrumental in the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic, developing one of the first diagnostic tests for the virus.
Research[edit | edit source]
Drosten's research focuses on the molecular aspects of novel viruses. He has published extensively on the coronavirus family of viruses, and his work has been instrumental in understanding their transmission and pathogenesis.
Recognition[edit | edit source]
Drosten's work has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Robert Koch Prize for outstanding contributions to biomedical research.
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