Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Johns Hopkins University is honored to announce that Katalin Karikó, the visionary biochemist and 2023 Nobel Laureate, will address the Class of 2026 at this year’s University-wide Commencement ceremony.
For decades, her work on mRNA was met with skepticism, funding cuts, and professional hurdles. Yet, her unwavering belief in the power of messenger RNA eventually laid the groundwork for the life-saving COVID-19 vaccines and a new era of genetic medicine. Her story perfectly embodies the Hopkins ethos—a relentless pursuit of discovery that serves humanity.
For more: https://hub.jhu.edu/2026/04/08/johns-hopkins-commencement-speaker-katalin-kariko/
Johns Hopkins University is honored to announce that Katalin Karikó, the visionary biochemist and 2023 Nobel Laureate, will address the Class of 2026 at this year’s University-wide Commencement ceremony.
For decades, her work on mRNA was met with skepticism, funding cuts, and professional hurdles. Yet, her unwavering belief in the power of messenger RNA eventually laid the groundwork for the life-saving COVID-19 vaccines and a new era of genetic medicine. Her story perfectly embodies the Hopkins ethos—a relentless pursuit of discovery that serves humanity.
For more: https://hub.jhu.edu/2026/04/08/johns-hopkins-commencement-speaker-katalin-kariko/
