To whom it may concern
It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we must inform former students, 
postdocs and colleagues worldwide of the death of Rolf Hilgenfeld at the age of 
71.
He was a distinguished structural biologist at the Universities of Jena 
(1995-2002) and Lübeck (2003-2020), where he continued his research as a senior 
professor. He started his scientific career as a group leader at Hoechst AG 
(1986-1995), where he was actively involved in the development of long-acting 
insulin (Lantus®).
One of his 3D protease structures served as a model for the bronze sculpture 
SARS Inhibited in the central square of the Biopolis Science City in Singapore 
(2006).
In 2023, he was awarded the prestigious Carl-Hermann-Medal by the German 
Society for Crystallography for his life's work.
Our condolences go out to his family, close friends and long-time companions.

Haifa EL Kilani and Jeroen Mesters (current and former deputy to Rolf)

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