Tatjana Avšič Županc
Akad. prof. dr. Tatjana Avšič Županc is a prominent researcher at the Institute of Microbiology and Immunology at the Medical Faculty of the University of Ljubljana, known for her significant contributions to public health safety through her research on viruses that cause dangerous diseases in humans. She discovered a completely new virus species, named 'dobrava', and developed rapid detection methods, leading to crucial scientific insights regarding the effects of the Zika virus during pregnancy.
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Recent news mentions
Tatjana Avšič Županc will receive a Zois award for lifetime achievement.
TV namig: Večer zvezd slovenske znanosti
Slovenia· 2025-11-10
Tatjana Avšič Županc received the prestigious Zois Award for her work in medical virology.
Podeljene nagrade za izjemne znanstvene dosežkeSlovenia· 2025-11-09
Tatjana Avšič Županc discovered a completely new type of virus and has significantly contributed to public health safety.
Nagrajena tudi slovenska raziskovalka, ki je odkrila povsem novo vrsto virusaSlovenia· 2025-10-14
