Katalin Karikó, PhD, is a Hungarian American biochemist who specializes in RNA-mediated mechanisms. She is an adjunct professor of neurosurgery at the University of Pennsylvania, and her research was foundational in the development of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna mRNA vaccines.
“A riveting testament to resilience and the power of unwavering
belief, Breaking Through charts an inspirational journey from
growing up in postwar communist Hungary to transforming the world
with mRNA.”—Jennifer Doudna, Nobel Prize laureate in chemistry and
author of A Crack in Creation
“Katalin Karikó’s story is an inspiration. Anyone who has ever
doubted that science, innovation, and persistence can change the
world should read this book.”—Bill Gates, #1 New York Times
bestselling author of How to Avoid a Climate Disaster
“Karikó’s proven recipe (from the creative Hungarian kitchen) for a
breakthrough in science: Start with an insatiable curiosity in
education and research. Then, for a few decades, look for gaps in
knowledge; work hard for years to fill some of them; don’t give up
because of difficulties or circumstances; and, finally, seize the
opportunity to help solve one painful problem of humanity, thereby
opening new horizons for the future of medicine. Bon appétit, enjoy
your sweets!”—Ernő Rubik, inventor of the Rubik’s Cube and author
of Cubed
“Katalin Karikó’s remarkable life story, which incidentally began
not far from where I spent my childhood, inspires us not to be held
back even in the face of severe difficulties. It encourages us to
stay strong and follow through with important ideas that can change
the world.”—Stefan Hell, Nobel Prize laureate in chemistry
“Inspiring, riveting. . . . An outstanding memoir with a happy
ending.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“Karikó describes her research with a palpable sense of wonder, . .
. successfully distilling complex scientific matters. The result is
the rousing story of a remarkable woman and her lifesaving
contributions to medicine.”—Publishers Weekly
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