23.10.2026

When Molecules Fit Together Like LEGO Bricks: Nobel Laureate Morten Meldal Visits SGGW

Chemical LEGO is a simple way of describing a groundbreaking discovery that enables scientists to connect molecules more quickly, precisely and reliably, much like assembling the pieces of a puzzle. How can a breakthrough in chemistry open up new possibilities for drug development, diagnostics and the study of processes taking place in the human body? During his visit to Warsaw, Professor Morten Meldal, the 2022 Nobel Prize laureate in Chemistry, discussed how seemingly simple solutions can lead to scientific breakthroughs. The Danish scientist met with students and early-career researchers at the Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW) as part of the Nobel Prize Inspiration Initiative, an international programme delivered by Nobel Prize Outreach in collaboration with AstraZeneca.