Prof. Richmond Sarpong, winner of the Inhoffen Medal 2025, with Prof. Klemens Rottner, President of the Friends of the HZI.
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Professor Richmond Sarpong has been awarded the prestigious Inhoffen Medal for 2025 by the Friends of the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI) and the Technische Universität Braunschweig. This esteemed recognition highlights his exceptional contributions as an organic chemist, particularly in the field of natural products synthesis and the development of chemical methods.
Professor Sarpong leads a research group dedicated to the creation of complex organic molecules found in nature that possess valuable biological activities. His pioneering work was lauded by Professor Andreas Kirschning from the Institute of Organic Chemistry at Leibniz University Hannover for bringing "a certain lightness and enthusiasm back to synthetic natural product chemistry." This is especially significant given that natural substances are the source of approximately half of all medicines available today.
The Inhoffen Prize, endowed with 8000 euros, is considered the most prestigious German award in the field of natural products chemistry. The Medal acknowledges Professor Sarpong's profound impact and significant advancements in this crucial area of scientific research.
Learn more about the award and Professor Sarpong's achievements.