Paul Savelkoul receives MUMC+ honorary medal
On Friday 5 June, Professor of Medical Microbiology Paul Savelkoul (NUTRIM, CAPHRI) delivered his farewell lecture. It was a fitting occasion to reflect on his impact on medical microbiology and innovation in patient care.
During his lecture, Paul Savelkoul was also awarded the MUMC+ honorary medal in recognition of his exceptional contributions to healthcare and science. His dedication, leadership and impact have left a lasting legacy within the institute and beyond. This award is a fitting tribute to an inspiring career.
We congratulate Paul on this special distinction and wish him good luck in his next phase of life!
Want to know more about Paul's research? Read more about how he developed an innovative molecular diagnostic method that can detect infections within a matter of hours instead of days.
Photo: Johan Latupeirissa (Maastricht UMC+)
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