Description: (He is the CEO of BioNTech, which developed one of the major vaccines against COVID-19)
Uğur Şahin is a renowned German oncologist and immunologist recognized for his significant contributions to cancer research and immunology. He is the CEO of BioNTech, a leading biotechnology company that partnered with Pfizer Inc. to develop a major COVID-19 vaccine. With a diverse career that includes positions in academia and entrepreneurship, Şahin has been instrumental in advancing medical technologies and treatments through pharmaceutical companies he co-founded.