Two researchers from the University of Bonn, Prof. Dr. Peter Scholze from the Hausdorff Center for Mathematics, a Cluster of Excellence of the University of Bonn, and Prof. Dr. Frank Bradke, who works at the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) and is professor of neuroscience at the University Bonn, get the prestigious Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize for her outstanding research achievements. The prize of 2.5 million euros awarded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) allows the laureates great freedom in research. Peter Scholze (27) is the youngest laureate since the beginning of the Leibniz-funding in 1985.

Frank Bradke receives the Leibniz Prize for his pioneering research in the field of regenerative neurobiology. Through his research Bradke aims to lay the basis for novel therapies, especially for the treatment of spinal cord injuries. „I am overwhelmed und really excited. This is a tremendous recognition for my work“, says the molecular biologist. The award ceremony will be held in Berlin on March 1, 2016. 

The Rector and Chancellor of the University, Prof. Dr. Michael Hoch and Dr. Reinhardt Lutz, transmitted the winners the congratulations of the University. Rector Prof. Hoch said: "We congratulate the two most sincerely for the Leibniz Prize and rejoice with them in this great recognition of their outstanding achievements."