Four Researchers Honored for High-Impact Pediatric Studies

The 63rd Annual Meeting of the Austrian Society of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine (ÖGKJ) brought together leading researchers under the theme “Together into the Future.” This year’s conference featured comprehensive discussions on the latest advances in pediatric medicine, with plenary sessions focusing on rare diseases, artificial intelligence, and innovative therapeutic approaches. The meeting emphasized the crucial connection between basic research and clinical practice, aiming to advance pediatric care through scientific excellence.

During this prestigious gathering – held during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month – four distinguished scientists from St. Anna CCRI were honored for their groundbreaking contributions to pediatric research.

Award Recipients

Professor Kaan Boztug
LTβR deficiency causes lymph node aplasia and impaired B cell differentiation
Science Immunology
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Dr. Chantal Lucini
Prevalence of fungal DNAemia mediated by putatively non-pathogenic fungi in immunocompromised patients with febrile neutropenia: a prospective cohort study
Journal of Hematology & Oncology
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Dr. Florian Halbritter
A human neural crest model reveals the developmental impact of neuroblastoma-associated chromosomal aberrations
Nature Communications
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Professor Leo Kager
A single-center cohort study of patients with hereditary spherocytosis in Central Europe reveals a high frequency of novel disease-causing genotypes
HemaSphere
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This recognition by ÖGKJ underscores the scientific relevance and international visibility of our research efforts, demonstrating our institute’s commitment to advancing pediatric medicine through rigorous scientific investigation and clinical excellence.