
Hungarian-American scientist Katalin “Kati” Karikó was born on January 17, 1955. She specializes in ribonucleic acid (RNA)-mediated mechanisms, notably in vitro-transcribed messenger RNA (mRNA) for protein replacement therapy.
Karikó created the theoretical framework for mRNA vaccines by overcoming significant challenges and criticism within the scientific community. Together with American immunologist Drew Weissman, Karikó shared the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their contributions.
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Katalin Karikó husband
Karikó’s husband, Béla Francia, is a chemical engineer. They met in college and have been married since 1985.
Katalin Karikó children
Katalin Karikó’s only child is Susan Francia, a two-time Olympic gold medalist in rowing. Francia was born in Hungary in 1982, and she moved to the United States with her family when she was young. She began rowing in college, and she quickly rose through the ranks of the competitive rowing world.
Katalin Karikó parents
Karikó’s parents, István and Erzsébet Karikó were both teachers. Her father died in 2015, and her mother died in 2019. Karikó has said that her parents were very supportive of her education and career.
Katalin Karikó siblings
Karikó has one brother, Péter Karikó. He is a physicist and works at the University of Szeged in Hungary.
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