What is known about the couple of inventors of the vaccine against COVID-19

The lives of most of us are now on pause. Borders are closed, the economy is in for another crash. People with a faint heart expect an answer to one question: where the coronavirus vaccine? Scientists all over the world dream of finding a cure for the pandemic. And the first person to do that will not only be a hero to humanity, but also a billionaire.

Every day there are more reports of a miracle cure from all over the world. But it seems that the United States has come closest to solving this mystery, but Germany is not far behind. And it's not just a dry fact. The story of the people behind perhaps the greatest event of the century is drawn to a ready-made script for a good movie.

At the age of four, Ugur Shahin and his mother moved from Turkey to Germany. He studied at the Cologne Institute. Classes there continue almost to the evening, but after the young Ugur went to work in the laboratory. And sometimes he stayed there. 4:00.



After graduation, Shahin worked in a clinic, where he studied hematology and oncology for a long time. And when he went to work in the medical center of Saarland University, he met his future wife, Ozl Tureji.

Father Ozlem worked as a doctor, and since childhood she had no other job. He and his family moved to Germany from Istanbul.



The marriage took place in 2002. Ugur has always been an extremely enthusiastic person and even on his wedding day worked in the laboratory.

Before the pandemic, their company BioNTech was working on a cancer drug, but so far their research has not been successful. However, now the value of their company is 21 billion dollars, and Shahin is the head of the company.

Despite recognition and wealth, Ugur goes to work. cyclingHe lives with his family in a small apartment near work.



After reading about the Wuhan virus in the newspaper, Shahin realized that a real pandemic was approaching. 400 people began to work hard in this direction. Everyone understood the seriousness of what was happening and even canceled their holidays.

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Publication by Ugur Şahin and Özlem Türeci (@biontech_ugur_sahin)



Preliminary results from the third phase of the coronavirus vaccine study suggest ninety percent protection. When Shaheen found out, he certainly wanted to celebrate. He asked his wife to brew his favorite Turkish tea.



The optimism of scientists is very pleased, and perhaps a hundred percent result is also not far off. I want to feel free from restrictions. In the meantime, such humble heroes as Ugur and his wife are fighting for our future. Write in the comments what you will do first when humanity defeats the pandemic. Also, be sure to stay healthy!