Corporate Magazine 2012 - Boehringer Ingelheim

21 Dr Carolyn R. Bertozzi received the Heinrich WielandPrize 2012 for her research on the biological functionsof cellular sugars.2 The Heinrich Wieland Prize honours outstanding researchon biologically active molecules and systems and theirclinical impact in chemistry, biochemistry and physiology.1OUTSTANDING BASICRESEARCHPromoting basic research is essential for our research anddevelopment mission and an integral part of our socialresponsibility. Central to success in research and development(R&D) are scientists who can bridge basic research andscience in the pharmaceutical industry.The search for new therapeutic optionsis the cornerstone of Boehringer Ingelheim’sR&D. Alongside a continuingcommitment to our own R&D projects,we focus on working together withothers to contribute to therapeutic progressby developing tomorrow’s medicinesfrom today’s science.In our constant quest for pharmaceuticalinnovation, we have successful ongoingcollaborations and are activelyseeking new collaborations with externalpartners, ranging from academicinstitutions to biopharmaceutical enterprisesand start-up companies.Honouring scientific workBoehringer Ingelheim supports,awards and sponsors several scientificactivities conducted by curiosity-drivenscientists. The Boehringer IngelheimFENS Research Award recognisesyoung European scientists for outstandingresearch in the field of neuroscience.The international Heinrich WielandPrize honours outstanding research onbiologically active molecules and systemsand their clinical impact in chemistry,biochemistry and physiology. Theprize is named after the Nobel laureateHeinrich Otto Wieland (1877 – 1957),who was professor of chemistry inMunich for many years. Wielandmaintained close relations to BoehringerIngelheim and played an importantpart in setting up the company’sresearch activities.Heinrich Wieland Prize 2012Dr Carolyn R. Bertozzi, Professor ofChemistry and Professor of Cell andMolecular Biology at the University of28 Boehringer Ingelheim annual report 2012