Friederike Jönsson, winner of the 2020 CNRS bronze medal

Each year, the CNRS recognizes the achievements of its talented researchers, engineers, technicians and administrative staff by awarding silver, bronze and crystal medals. The 46 bronze medalists this year include Friederike Jönsson, Group Leader in the Antibodies in Therapy and Pathology Unit.

Friederike Jönsson’s research aims at elucidating the effector mechanisms of antibodies in allergic reactions and autoimmune diseases through both fundamental research approaches and clinical studies. An important focus of her work during these last years has been to investigate the contribution and mechanism of action of IgG antibodies in anaphylaxis.

The bronze medal is given in recognition of the initial work of researchers specializing in a given field. It is a way for the CNRS to encourage researchers to continue work that has met with early success and already produced fruitful results.