The 2006 competition

Here you find the winning photographs of the 2006 "Images of Research" competition in the categories "Fascination of Research", "Faces of Research", the winner of the audience prize and the shortlist, a selection of the best photos submitted in 2006. To view a larger version of the photographs, please click on the picture in question.


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Category "Faces of Research":

Category "Audience prize":

Category "Additional nominations":

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Monika Scherfer, Fotografin

Working with deadly viruses such as Ebola or Lassa is subject to the highest biological safety requirements. The virologists work in a full protective suit and the laboratory features subpressure conditions to prevent pathogens from reaching the outside. Virologist Elke Mühlberger maintains her sense of humor. For her, the suit represents occupational clothing and handling viruses is a routine activity.

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