Professor Geluk stood out for her exceptional scientific achievements, particularly her work on the development of a leprosy diagnostic test designed for use as a point-of-care test that can be deployed in resource-poor settings without reliance on high-end laboratory facilities. The jury was particularly impressed by the remarkable progress made towards manufacturing the test and bringing it to actual production. Prof. Geluk’s extensive global network and her continuous efforts to build research capacity in low- and middle-income countries were singled out as exemplary.
Professor Geluk is an exceptional scientist with a strong mission to improve diagnostics for leprosy and tuberculosis and thereby contribute to earlier detection of infected individuals, allowing rapid treatment and prevention of health damage and disease. Her field of work is truly global, collaborating intensely and performing studies in laboratories and field sites in Africa, Asia and Southern America. She is a great mentor to young scientists, strongly supporting all staff in the field sites and truly driven to contribute to a reduced burden of mycobacterial diseases by cutting edge scientific innovation.
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