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Prof. Dr. Walter Rosenthal is a prominent German academic leader currently serving as President of the German Rectors' Conference (HRK) since May 2023. He previously held leadership roles at Friedrich Schiller University Jena (President 2014-2023), Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin (Professor 2003-2014), and the Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine (Scientific Director 2009-2014). His research focuses on pharmacology, toxicology, and cellular signal processing.
- Current HRK President (2023-)
- Former President of Friedrich Schiller University Jena (2014-2023)
- Leadership in German biomedical institutions (MDC, DZHK, BIH)
His career spans 40+ years in academic medicine, with habilitation in pharmacology (1990) and a doctorate summa cum laude (1983). Recent advocacy includes:
- Defending academic freedom against far-right pressures
- Addressing university renovation backlogs
- Supporting international researcher mobility
- Promoting science funding frameworks
Key scientific awards: Heisenberg Fellowship and social commitment recognition from the Alliance of Science Organisations.
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