Marylyn Addo wins Hammonia Award “ A shining example for women in science ”
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic , Marylyn Addo has been a prominent personality — calmly and clearly explaining to the public the virology , the risks , and the precautions of the pandemic but also the efforts and importance of vaccine development . She appeared so much in the press , I often thought of her as the Corona Cover Girl . But those numerous photos on the cover of the Hamburger Abendblatt and her abundant appearances in tv interviews served another important purpose : Advocating women ’ s equality . Indeed , most of us will remember her from our Women in Leadership event in March 2021 , in which she was one of our panelists — bringing her light-hearted humor and acute awareness of the problems facing women striving to balance career and family .
In December 2021 , the Landesfrauenrat ( LFR ) Hamburg honored Prof . Addo with the Hammonia Award , citing her important contribution to increasing the visibility of women in science and for her resolute commitment to supporting
young women in science . The Hammonia Award , named after Hamburg ’ s city goddess , honors women who have made a competent and decisive contribution to equal opportunities for women and has been awarded annually by the LFR since 2008 .
The award ceremony was a hybrid event in December . The excellent laudatory address by LFR chairwoman Petra Ackermann highlighted Prof . Addo ’ s scientific and clinical achievements at the German Center for Infection Research ( DZIF ) and as head of the Infectious Diseases Section at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf ( UKE ). She went on to emphasize , “ As a champion for more equality in science and research , Ms . Addo is also committed to ensuring that young female scientists will no longer have to choose between career and family in the future . This commitment cannot be overestimated .”
Hamburg ’ s Senator for Equal Opportunities and Science , Katharina Fegebank , also thanked Ms . Addo on behalf of the Senate for
her outstanding achievements . “ She is not only a role model for women in science , but also a top physician in her field and a central figure in the fight against the Corona pandemic here in Hamburg and nationwide .”
Prof . Addo accepted the award with her usual charm , pleased that she was receiving an award for doing what she likes to do and knows is important . Congratulations Marylyn ! ( By Carol H .)
In March , our members wrote profiles about women who inspire us in the fields of health and humanity . Read them all at awchamburg . org and on AWCH social media .
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