Salzburg, Austria - Josef Glößl, a founding member and long-time president of the Austrian Society for Molecular Biosciences and Biotechnology (ÖGMBT), was awarded an honorary membership during the opening of the 15th ÖGMBT Annual Meeting in Salzburg. The ceremony celebrated Glößl's remarkable contributions, particularly his calm yet decisive approach in steering ÖGMBT towards its objectives.

Joachim Seipelt, Treasurer and board member since ÖGMBT's inception, delivered a laudation acknowledging his instrumental role in shaping the society. Seipelt praised Glößl's dedication, stating, "Josef´s calm and determined approach has left an indelible mark on our society”.

f.l.t.r. Viktoria Weber, Josef Glößl & Joachim Seipelt

President Viktoria Weber, in recognizing Glößl's contributions, presented the honorary membership, trophy and certificate, expressing gratitude for his steadfast service for the Austrian life sciences community.

In his humble acceptance, Josef Glößl underscored the power of achieving goals together. He was one of the supporters of merging the three predecessor associations (ÖGMB, ÖGGGT und ÖGBT) and setting up a central office in order to build up and professionalize the activities of the ÖGMBT. His recognition joins a distinguished list of ÖGMBT honorary members each recognized for exceptional contributions to the ÖGMBT or their predecessor associations:

Karl Hermann Spitzy
Hans Tuppy
Erhard Wintersberger
Günther Kreil
Andreas Hartig
Karl Kuchler
Hans Grunicke
Ernst Müllner

Josef Glößl's honorary membership not only symbolizes his personal dedication but also the power of a composed and resolute leadership style. The ÖGMBT Annual Meeting, a flagship event in the scientific community, provides a platform for researchers and professionals to exchange knowledge, share their findings, and foster collaborations. The honorary membership awarded to Josef Glößl added a prestigious touch to this already impactful gathering, underscoring the importance of recognizing outstanding contributions in the field of molecular life sciences and biotechnology.