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My Take
Jürgen Knoblich is one of the most consequential people in this database, even if few outside science know him. Pioneering cerebral organoids, lab-grown miniature brains, he opened a door to studying human neurological disease in ways that were science fiction not long ago. The Schrödinger and Wittgenstein prizes and EMBO membership confirm his standing, and his long tenure leading research at IMBA in Vienna shows staying power. I'm fascinated by researchers who patiently chip away at the brain's mysteries, and Knoblich strikes me as a scientist whose work may quietly outlast every celebrity we list.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jürgen Knoblich
- Name (Japanese)
- ユルゲン・ノブリヒ
- Reading
- ゆるげん・のぶりひ
- Born
- October 24, 1963 (age 62)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Rabbit
- Origin
- Memmingen, Swabia, Germany
- Occupation
- molecular biologist / university teacher / researcher / biologist
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2012 Erwin Schrödinger Prize
- 2009 Wittgenstein-Prize
- EMBO Membership
- 2024 Kardinal-Innitzer-Preis
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jürgen Knoblich born?
Born October 24, 1963 (age 62).
Where is Jürgen Knoblich from?
Jürgen Knoblich is from Memmingen, Swabia, Germany.
What does Jürgen Knoblich do?
Jürgen Knoblich works as molecular biologist, university teacher, researcher, biologist.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.