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Charité researcher Ilon Liu receives DGN science prize for brain tumour research
Dr Ilon Liu of Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin is the recipient of the DGN science prize, according to a release on the idw news wire.
Why it matters: Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin's Dr Ilon Liu is recognised for research on aggressive brain tumours in children and young adults.
A release distributed on the idw news wire states that Dr Ilon Liu of Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin is the recipient of the DGN science prize.
According to the release, Liu researches how some particularly aggressive brain tumours in children and young adults depend on programmes that are normally active while the brain develops in the embryo.
The release says Liu advocates closer cooperation between adult and paediatric neuro-oncology.
Editor’s view
Scott James, Research and Innovation Editor
The award, as announced, goes to one Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin researcher for work on brain tumours affecting children and young adults.
