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13.05.2014

Kikue Tachibana-Konwalski elected into the “Young Academy” of the Austrian Academy of Sciences ÖAW

IMBA Group Leader Kikue Tachibana-Konwalski is among the eight new members of the ÖAW’s Young Academy who have been appointed in this year’s election meeting. The new members will officially receive their degrees during the ceremonial meeting on October 17, 2014 in the presence of Federal President Heinz Fischer.

The Young Academy has up to 70 members who are elected for a maximum duration of eight years and must be below 45 years of age. It was installed in 2007/08 as part of the ÖAW’s reform process. Among its aims are the advancement of interdisciplinary research and the identification of innovative research areas. In the eyes of the members, the Young Academy is a think tank that provides ideas for decision makers and the public and gives young scientists a voice.