Mirco Julian Friedrich, Junior Group Leader at HI-STEM, DKFZ and Heidelberg University Hospital (UKHD) has been included in the prestigious Forbes list “30 Under 30 Europe” in the Science & Healthcare category.
The physician and cancer researcher, who has been heading the Junior Research Group Hematology and Immune Engineering since this year, initially developed successful approaches to reactivating the immune system against brain tumors.
With his current research, Friedrich aims to develop innovative strategies for reprogramming the human immune system by integrating synthetic immunology, genome editing, and AI-driven bioengineering. The goal is to prevent cancer, strengthen immune resilience, and promote healthy aging.
With this award, the US business magazine Forbes annually honors outstanding young people under the age of 30 who have made a mark in their fields through innovation, social relevance, and exceptional achievements.