Heni, Martin http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8462-3832
Funding for this research was provided by:
Universität Ulm
Article History
Received: 21 July 2023
Accepted: 19 December 2023
First Online: 16 February 2024
Acknowledgements
: This review is based on my Minkowski lecture and therefore is without co-authors. However, I am very grateful for the support of many colleagues and deeply honoured to have received this important award. My scientific work on insulin and the human brain would not have been possible without the dedication, support and important insights from many colleagues and collaborators, and particularly the commitment of our study participants. I am deeply grateful for this invaluable support. In particular, I wish to extend my heartfelt appreciation to H.-U. Häring (University of Tübingen), my mentor and guiding force throughout this scientific journey. His support and enthusiasm for research ignited my own interest, and his mentorship has been instrumental in shaping the scope and quality of my work. My friend and colleague, R. Wagner (DDZ, Düsseldorf), deserves a special acknowledgement for his consistent support and countless intellectually stimulating scientific discussions. His insights and perspectives have been indispensable to the progression and success of my research. A sincere acknowledgement goes to S. Kullmann (University of Tübingen), with whom I had the honour of having an excellent and highly productive long-term collaboration. Her neuroimaging expertise played a pivotal role in many key projects on insulin and the brain. I am profoundly grateful to A. Fritsche (University of Tübingen) for countless enlightening discussions and for teaching me many innovative techniques for clinical research in diabetes. In addition, A. Peter’s (University of Tübingen) contributions cannot be understated. His assistance and expertise in the analytical aspects of metabolic research have enhanced my understanding and enriched the depth of my scientific work. Lastly, my deep appreciation goes to J. Hummel (Ulm University) and L. Fritsche (University of Tübingen). Their invaluable help in organising and analysing our clinical studies was integral to the seamlessness of our research. In sum, my deepest gratitude goes to all who have contributed to my scientific work.
: Work in the author’s laboratory is supported by Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) - Projektnummer 518749683.
: MH reports research grants from Boehringer Ingelheim and Sanofi (both to the University Hospital of Tübingen) and lecture fees from Amryt, Boehringer Ingelheim, Lilly, Novartis, Novo Nordisk and Sanofi. He also served on advisory boards for Boehringer Ingelheim, Sanofi and Amryt.
: The author was the sole contributor to this paper.