Prof. Dr. Tamara Lah Turnšek has been awarded the title of Distinguished Scientist by the National Institute of Biology (NIB)

On March 4, 2026, the National Institute of Biology (NIB) presented the 2025 Miroslav Zei Awards, the institute’s highest honors for research achievements in the fields of NIB’s work.

On this occasion, awards were also presented to distinguished female and male scientists at the NIB; among the recipients was IAS member Prof. Dr. Tamara Lah Turnšek.

“Prof. Dr. Tamara Lah Turnšek has had a profound impact on the development of the NIB and the Slovenian research community through her life’s work. As a long-time director, she strategically guided the institute toward growth and was among the key initiators of the process that enabled the subsequent construction of BTS-NIB” (NIB).

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