Professor Eva Gerdts was awarded the Meltzer prize for exceptional science communication

The jury’s justification included that Eva Gerdts has not only distinguished herself as a leading researcher of heart diseases, but also as a passionate and excellent communicator of her science.

She is a pioneer in communicating the importance of sex differences in heart disease. Through her long career, she has demonstrated an exceptional ability to communicate complicated medical themes in a simple and engaging language to a broad public. Her science communication has brought increased awareness of heart disease, in particular among women, and inspired many to make healthy choices to preserve a better heart health.