Research Institute Fegebank announces re-election of Minister of Science for the Year award

Hamburg's Senator for Science Named 'Scientist of the Year 2022'

Katharina Fegebank, Hamburg's Senator for Science, has been named 'Scientist of the Year 2022' by the German Academic Association (DHV). This prestigious title is a testament to Fegebank's outstanding academic and scientific achievements, as she received a top score of 2.72 in the DHV ranking.

The ranking, which was published on hamburg.de, was the result of a survey that included 2,388 scientists who rated all German science ministers on a scale of 1 to 6. Fegebank's high score places her at the top of the list, a position she previously held in 2020.

The news comes amidst a time of unity in Hamburg's academic landscape, as the city continues to navigate multiple crises. The Senate has been expanding the science location in Hamburg for years, with the Science City Hamburg Bahrenfeld being developed in cooperation with universities and non-university research institutions.

The University of Hamburg is also recognized as an 'Excellence University' with its 'flagship university' concept, and universities in Hamburg have been expanded as part of this initiative.

Fegebank, in accepting the award, stated that she accepts it on behalf of the entire Hamburg science location. She also emphasized the potential of mini-implantates for cancer diagnostics, highlighting calls for Transfer in this regard.

In a further boost for Hamburg's scientific community, the city was named City of the Future 2023. The German Science Gala will present the award to Fegebank in early April.

Moreover, Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein are strengthening their science cooperation, further enhancing the academic landscape in the region. The Science City Hamburg Bahrenfeld is expected to play a significant role in this collaboration, contributing to the advancement of scientific research and innovation.

Despite the specific names of science ministers ranked behind Fegebank in the "Wissenschaftler des Jahres 2022" list by the Deutsche Hochschulvereinigung not being available in the provided search results, there is no doubt that Fegebank's achievements have set a high standard for her peers in the scientific community.