CeMM would like to show respect and gratitude to Hannes Androsch who passed away on 11 December 2024. He will be remembered as an Austrian business man and politician, being Austrian Finance Minister from 1970 to 1981 and Vice Chancellor from 1976 to 1981. Austria lost a person of broad interests and community work.

For CeMM and the scientific community his constant support of research and development activities and tireless public advocacy to invest more in research and education was highly appreciated and of great importance and inspiration. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and former collaborators.

Dr. Hannes Androsch, being a CeMM testimonial in 2010:

Chairman, Austrian Council for Research and Technology Development 
Senator, Austrian Academy of Sciences

“Investment in education and research is critical for the progress of a modern and just society. The Austrian Academy of Sciences fulfils an important role in providing a powerful source of independent research and innovation. One of its latest institutes, CeMM, promises to help bring about the translation of knowledge into medical practice and to energize medical research.”