Ullrich Axel

Dr. Ullrich Axel is a distinguished academic and researcher currently serving as Scientific Advisor and Program Director of the Singapore Oncogenome (SOG) Project at the Institute of Medical Biology (IMB), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*Star) in Singapore. Concurrently, he has been the Director of the Department of Molecular Biology at the Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry in Martinsried, Germany, since 1988, and held the position of Managing Director at the same institute from 1999 to 2007.

His research focuses on cancer therapy, molecular biology, and oncology, driven by his leadership roles in prestigious institutions. His work has established foundational contributions to understanding molecular mechanisms in oncology, particularly through genomic and proteomic approaches.

• 2019: Lasker~DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award
• 2007: Warren Alpert Prize and Prince Mahidol Award of Medicine
• 2005: Warburg Medal and Clifford Prize for Cancer Research
• 2003: King Faisal International Prize for Medicine
• 1998: German Cancer Prize

Axel has received numerous honorary degrees and medals, including the Bundesverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse and Laurea Honoris Causa in 2009. His affiliations span global institutions, reflecting his international impact in medical research.