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Katalin Karikó — Age & Birthday

Born: 17 January 1955 · Age: 71

How old is Katalin Karikó?

Katalin Karikó is 71 years old as of October 2026. She was born on 17 January 1955.

Nobel Prize-winning biochemist who developed technology for mRNA vaccines

Did you know?She spent many years working in low-level research positions and facing constant grant rejections before her breakthrough work was recognised.

Katalin "Kati" Karikó (born 17 January 1955) is a Hungarian and American biochemist who specializes in ribonucleic acid (RNA)-mediated mechanisms, particularly in vitro-transcribed messenger RNA (mRNA) for protein replacement therapy.

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Age: 71
Status: Living

Born: January 17, 1955 · Szolnok, Hungary
Nationality: Hungarian
Known for: Science, Technology

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