The German Academy of Sciences "Leopoldina" has elected Ad Aertsen, director of the Bernstein Center Freiburg, as a new member of the society.
10.12.2010: The German Academy of Sciences "Leopoldina" is the world’s oldest academy involved in natural sciences. It was founded in 1652 and was appointed Germany's National Academy of Sciences in July 2008. Scientists who have distinguished themselves by demonstrating academic excellence are elected as members of the society.