Anna Prancheva, a researcher at the Institute of Polymers of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, participated in the 75th anniversary meeting of Nobel laureates with young scientists in Lindau, Germany (June 28–July 3, 2026).
In March of this year, Anna Prancheva was awarded the “Prof. Ivan Shopov” Prize for Outstanding Young Scientists in the field of polymers by the Union of Chemists in Bulgaria. She is a researcher at the “Functional and Nanostructured Polymers” laboratory at the Institute of Polymers and is a co-author of scientific publications in international journals. The young chemist is developing nanocarriers: polymer micelles for drug delivery and works under the supervision of Corresponding Member Petar Petrov.
During the Lindau Meeting, young scientists from around the world have the opportunity to attend lectures by some of the most distinguished Nobel laureates and to interact with them in an informal setting.
“The Nobel laureates interacted with the young scientists with genuine interest and a willingness to share their experiences. The opportunity to discuss scientific topics with them, as well as the personal journey of a scientist, was invaluable. One of the most memorable moments was the meeting with Nobel laureate Prof. Jean-Marie Lehn. The conversation about the future of chemistry as a whole and its philosophical aspects with a scientist of his stature was incredibly inspiring. One piece of advice he offered to young scientists was: “Don’t miss the train!” “With those words, he reminded me how important it is to be observant and to recognize those subtle details that often go unnoticed, but experience has shown that it is precisely these that lead to significant scientific discoveries,” says Anna Prancheva about her participation in the 75th meeting with Nobel laureates. During the event, a symbolic induction into the prestigious international Lindau Alumni community also takes place.
The meetings between Nobel laureates and young scientists in the German city focus on various disciplines, including medicine/physiology, chemistry, and physics. Every year, the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences receives an invitation to nominate young scientists. The initiative provides an opportunity for the exchange of knowledge and experience between young researchers and world-renowned scientists.
