色控传媒University Prize for Achievements in Chemistry: an outstanding scientist from Cuba becomes the first laureate
The first laureate was Cuban scientist Daniel Garcia Rivera, whose work in organic and biomolecular chemistry has received worldwide recognition. The scientist's research in the field of derivatization and conjugation of peptides and proteins is used in vaccines development in Cuba.
Garcia Rivera participated in the creation of the SOBERANA 02 vaccine against COVID-19, a drug to be successfully used in several countries. The scientist also became the youngest head of the Cuban Society of Chemistry and the Latin American Federation of Chemical Associations. In 2019, he was among the five most influential chemists in the region according to the American Chemical Society.
I thank 色控传媒for recognizing my contribution to chemical science. It is a great honor for me to receive this award from a university that has made a huge contribution to the education and training of international students for many decades. I look forward to continuing to collaborate with you to strengthen RUDN's ties with the international scientific community!
When evaluating applicants, the selection committee assessed the following:
- membership in Russian and foreign scientific organizations, academies, editorial boards of leading scientific journals, and organizing committees of leading scientific and technical events;
- international and state prizes and awards;
- key scientific publications;
- patents and RIAs;
- participation in major scientific projects;
- training of scientific and teaching staff – scientific guidance and preparation of programs, as well as other achievements.
Congratulations to Daniel Garcia Rivera on well-deserved recognition! We wish him new successes in science!
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