Congratulations to Katharina Zimmeter for winning the L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science France 2026 award. This distinction, presented by the L'Oréal Foundation and UNESCO, highlights her research work.
Currently a postdoctoral researcher at LCC CNRS, Katharina Zimmeter studies the role of rare earth metals, essential for our technologies, in the metabolism of certain bacteria. Her work is conducted within the 'Alzheimer's, Amyloids, and Bio-inorganic Chemistry' team.
The Academy of Sciences, the L'Oréal Foundation, and UNESCO have recognized the dedication and quality of her research, thereby encouraging women in science and inspiring future generations.
A total of 35 promising female researchers were honored at the 20th edition of this award in Paris. These young scientists, hailing from various regions of France and representing diverse disciplines, were selected from nearly 820 candidates by a jury of over 50 members from the Academy of Sciences.
Originally from Innsbruck, Austria, Katharina Zimmeter developed her scientific curiosity through her grandfather's stories. After studying pharmacy and chemistry, she pursued her PhD in France, in Strasbourg, before joining LCC Toulouse as a postdoctoral researcher. Passionate about knowledge transfer, she is also involved in teaching and science communication.
