Christian Drosten

Christian Heinrich Maria Drosten (German: [ˈkʁɪs.ti̯an ˈdʁɔs.tn̩] ⓘ, born 1972) is a German virologist whose research focus is on novel viruses (emergent viruses). During the COVID-19 pandemic, Drosten came to national prominence as an expert on the implications and actions required to combat the illness in Germany.

Christian Drosten
Drosten in 2020
BornChristian Heinrich Maria Drosten 
12 June 1972 
Lingen 
EducationDoctor of Medicine, professor 
Alma mater
OccupationVirologist, university teacher 
Employer
WorksThe coronavirus update with Christian Drosten 
Awards
  • Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (2005)
  • German Radio Award (2020, )
  • Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (2020)
  • University Teacher of the Year (Sandra Ciesek, 2021)
  • Heinz Oberhummer Award for Science Communication (The coronavirus update with Christian Drosten, Sandra Ciesek, Korinna Hennig, Katharina Mahrenholtz, Beke Schulmann, 2021)
  • Leibniz Medal (2021)
  • Berlin Science Award (2020) 
Websitevirologie-ccm.charite.de
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