Founder and CEO of the Women's Brain Foundation receives honor
Dr. Antonella Santuccione-Chadha, a distinguished neuroscientist, is one of 500 women being honored with an art installation in the Katharina Tower for their contributions to Swiss history.
The tower in the heart of Zurich is a memorial to Katharina von Zimmern, who played an important role in the Protestant Reformation by transferring the Fraumünster Abbey to the city of Zurich in 1524, thus supporting the city's transition to Protestantism.
Dr. Santuccione-Chadha is known worldwide for her outstanding achievements in science and medicine, especially for her contributions to women's medicine. The honor bestowed on Dr. Santuccione-Chadha is remarkable. An Italian citizen, she made Switzerland her home some time ago.
Temporary artistic installation
The 40-metre-high project tower is intended to stimulate debate about the history of the Reformation and the city of the time, including the canton, and its architecture, as well as the connections between all these elements. The installation emphasizes the productive and creative power of women and their social, economic, religious and political impact. The tower will feature a 1,000-meter "dress" of green ribbons printed with the names of the 500 women honored, selected for their past and present contributions in various fields. This temporary installation will be on display from August 20 to December 10. The St. Catherine's Tower is located in the center of Zurich between the town hall and the famous Fraumünster church, which was once a convent.
You will find a detailed portrait of Dr. Antonella Santuccione Chadha in the m&k issue of September 3.
