--- title: "Immunis Sponsorship 2024: Celebrating Young Scientists in Immunology" description: "The Immunis Sponsorship 2024 honored innovative research by young scientists. Winners: Nadine Kinz (B-cell tumor research) and Lena Bauernhofer (HER2 diagnostics)." image: https://blog.szabo-scandic.com/hubfs/Immunis%20Sponsorship%20for%20Young%20Science%202024_Teaserbild.jpg --- # Winners of the Immunis Sponsorship 2024 Announced Written by: Melaina Mirosevic 09/12/2024 Share post on social media: [Follow us on Facebook ](whatsapp://send?text=https://blog.szabo-scandic.com/news/immunis-sponsorship-2024-winners) [Follow us on Twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=https://blog.szabo-scandic.com/news/immunis-sponsorship-2024-winners&text=Immunis%20Sponsorship%202024:%20Celebrating%20Young%20Scientists%20in%20Immunology%20-%20https://blog.szabo-scandic.com/news/immunis-sponsorship-2024-winners) [Follow us on LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.szabo-scandic.com/news/immunis-sponsorship-2024-winners) [Follow us on Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.szabo-scandic.com/news/immunis-sponsorship-2024-winners) ![Winners of the Immunis Sponsorship 2024 Announced](https://blog.szabo-scandic.com/hubfs/Immunis%20Sponsorship%20for%20Young%20Science%202024_Teaserbild.jpg) On December 9, 2024, the prestigious award ceremony for the Immunis Sponsorship for Young Science took place as part of the [ÖGAI](http://oegai.org/oegai/) Symposium. Szabo-Scandic once again honored outstanding young scientists in the field of immunology, providing both financial and scientific support. **A Competition to Promote Innovative Research** The Immunis Sponsorship aims to support young researchers on their journey to groundbreaking discoveries in immunology. This year, over 30 applications were evaluated by the [Next Generation Immunologists](https://nextgenimmunologists.wordpress.com/2019/06/01/ngi/) (NGI) expert panel based on criteria such as scientific relevance, innovation, and feasibility. **Winners of the Immunis Sponsorship 2024 ** | **1st Place: Nadine Kinz **Topic: **Investigating the Impact of Failed Apoptosis on B Cell Tumor Formation and the Tumor Microenvironment ** | ![Gewinnerin Nadine Kinz 1 31JAN2025](https://blog.szabo-scandic.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Gewinnerin%20Nadine%20Kinz%201%2031JAN2025.jpg?width=344&height=655&name=Gewinnerin%20Nadine%20Kinz%201%2031JAN2025.jpg)   | | --- | --- | | - **Institution:** Biocenter Developmental Immunology, Medical University of Innsbruck - **Prize:** Cash and in-kind contributions worth €7,000 - **Research Highlights:** Ms. Kinz investigates how failed apoptosis and DNA damage affect tumor formation. Her work aims to unravel molecular mechanisms to develop new therapeutic approaches. - ****Quote: *****“Participating in the **Immunis** Sponsorship is a great **honour** and an invaluable opportunity to deepen my research while receiving vital financial support early in my career. I am grateful for this recognition and the chance to grow and contribute to the scientific community.”* | |   | **Recognition Award: Lena Bauernhofer **Topic: **Advancing Precision Diagnostics for HER2 in Breast Cancer Using the MAffCoN-Assay ** | ![Bauernhofer_v1](https://blog.szabo-scandic.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bauernhofer_v1.jpg?width=344&height=655&name=Bauernhofer_v1.jpg) Foto © Carolyn Vargas | | --- | --- | | - **Institution:** Institute of Molecular Biosciences, Karl-Franzens University Graz - **Prize:** €1,000 in cash - **Research Highlights:** Ms. Bauernhofer developed the MAffCoN Assay to measure HER2 copy numbers and antibody binding affinities. The goal is to optimize diagnostics and therapy for breast cancer. - ****Quote: *****“As a motivated young scientist, I am deeply honored that my work and research goals are recognized by the **Immunis** Sponsorship. This award not only supports my research but also highlights the societal importance of the **MAffCoN**-Assay for immunological studies and breast cancer treatment.”* | | **Commitment to Science** The Immunis Sponsorship shows how crucial it is to support young talent in science and provide them with the opportunity to advance their research. We warmly congratulate the winners and look forward to supporting their continued journey! ![Sanbio](https://144895376.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/144895376/images/default-author.png) #### Melaina Mirosevic [ Read more ](https://blog.szabo-scandic.com/news/author/melaina-mirosevic) ## You might also like... 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