![[Translate to Englisch:] Prof. Tschöp am Rednerpult der Leopoldina.](/fileadmin-dzd/_processed_/0/b/csm_240719_Srceenshot_Tschoep_Leopoldina_web_6e558fb534.webp)
Prof. Matthias Tschöp, Scientific CEO of Helmholtz Munich, is a member of the Leopoldina. On July 11, he spoke in Halle about the beginnings of his research up to today's application; the scientific findings that laid the foundations for the studies on hormones, signal communication between the gastrointestinal tract and the brain, which led him to discover the new class of active substances known as polyagonists together with chemist Richard DiMarchi. These can effectively treat obesity and have an impact on the global obesity pandemic.
The German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina brings together the expertise of some 1,600 distinguished scientists to bear on questions of social and political relevance, publishing unbiased and timely scientific opinions. The Leopoldina represents the German scientific community in international committees and promotes a scientifically enlightened society.
Link to the video (in German)
