Boehringer Ingelheim Scientist Honored by German Society for Parasitology
At its biennial meeting conducted in Berlin, the German Society for Parasitology awarded Boehringer Ingelheim’s Dr. Paul Selzer with its Rudolf Leukart Medaille.
This prestigious recognition is awarded every second year to one individual who has made exceptional contributions to the advancement of parasitology in Germany and globally. The award was established by Gießen zoologists in memory of the founder of parasitology, Rudolf Leuckart, to honor researchers who are distinguished by significant work in the field. The first scientist from a pharmaceutical company to receive this award, Dr. Selzer’s contributions to both BI and the general advancement of parasitology are noteworthy and significant, including leadership of annual Drug Design and Discovery Meetings, teaching activities, and editing a book-series focused on drug discovery in various parasitology areas.
“This distinguished recognition of Dr. Selzer underscores the importance of parasitology to the health and wellbeing of animals and their caretakers,” said Dr. Fabian Kausche, global head of Animal Health R&D. “It is through the dedication and insights of such world-acclaimed experts in parasitology and other related fields of study on our team that we are able to maintain and extend our leadership in the parisiticide market.”