Meet last year’s winner of the Nils Foss Talent Prize: Leonie Jahn 🌱 In 2024, the Nils Foss Talent Prize was awarded to Leonie Jahn, Co-Principal Investigator at DTU - Technical University of Denmark, for her groundbreaking work combining multi-omics, molecular biology, and traditional food production. Leonie’s research sits at the intersection of microbiology, culture, and sustainability – using microbial fermentation to help build more sustainable food systems. “It’s an honor to be recognized by the international community of food scientists with such a respected award. At the same time, I see this prize not just as a personal achievement, but as a celebration of the work done by my entire research team and collaborators.” – Leonie Jahn The award has already opened new doors, leading to two new collaborative research projects with international partners. Leonie plans to spend the prize money on team building and science communication activities to further strengthen her group’s work. 💡 What drives her? A deep fascination with the complexity of life, especially microbes, and a strong desire to apply scientific knowledge in ways that benefit both people and the planet. Leonie highlights three key lessons from her research journey: 1. Find your niche. Working on something you’re truly passionate about sustains you through challenges. 2. Collaboration is essential. Great ideas grow stronger through shared insights. 3. Balance matters. Science thrives when we also make space for rest, relationships, and growth. We are proud to recognize scientists like Leonie Jahn who are using their passion and expertise to create meaningful change. You can hear Leonie as a keynote speaker for the Food Analytics Conference 2025. Reserve you free ticket right now, and be a part of The Nils Foss Prize Award Ceremony afterwards: https://nilsfossprize.com/
