We are delighted to congratulate our director, Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Stefanie Dimmeler, on being awarded the Officer’s Cross (First Class) of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany by the Prime Minister of Hesse, Boris Rhein.

This prestigious distinction, awarded on behalf of the Federal President, recognizes not only her groundbreaking contributions to cardiovascular research, but also her unwavering commitment to mentoring the next generation of scientists, fostering international collaboration and strengthening the dialogue between science, society and policymaking.

Stefanie, you have shaped our collaborative work with scientific excellence, vision and an extraordinary ability to bring people together. This prestigious honor is richly deserved. We are proud and privileged to work with you – congratulations from all of us!