In memory and to honor the life of Dr. Jörg Baumann
May 24, 1966 to January 28, 2025
written by Sabine Breun, Ph D., partner in private and professional life, as of January 28, 2026
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“SCIENTIST in TRANSIT” (Jörg)
Dr. Jörg Baumann passed away on January 28, 2025 at the age of 58 after one year of very serious illness.
With him, we have lost an extraordinary scientist, a passionate biologist and a wonderful person. Jörg was a scientist of conviction and passion, characterized by inexhaustible curiosity, great mental clarity and deep integrity. He always remained true to himself and his values: sincere, honest, fair and reliable.
His scientific work was internationally recognised. For decades, he has studied infection biology, molecular biology and research of pathogen-host-interactions and zoonoses: His ideas broke new ground. Together, we lived and advanced science at the highest level. Jörg was not only one of the best scientists in his field, but also a person with a big heart, a fine sense of humor and a rare gift for combining knowledge, warmth and attitude.
Anyone who met him remembers his radiant smile, his devotion, his sharp mind and his human greatness. He has inspired, promoted and guided many – both scientifically and personally.
For me, Jörg was the center of my life, my husband, my closest confidant, my partner in love and science over 28 years together. His love, his personality and his life’s work remain.
On January 28, 2025 at 2:35 a.m., our common path came to an end. He went “into the light”, so he said.
I continue on our way. I promised him that.
The following links leads you to obituaries in tribute to Jörg, his life, his outstanding enormous lifetime achievement, with gratitude and in loving memory. His legacy and inspiration live on.
To my obituary in full length with personal memories.
Obituaries written by our friends
ALOHA. Mahalo.
Sabine
Thanks so very much to Niko for his great help in wording of this obituary, the style and your tireless active support. Thus, Jörg’s obituary is perfect, appropriate to him.
Niko, thank you for your friendship and companionship over the last 25 years and in the most difficult time for Jörg and me. You have always been there for us. I am infinitely grateful to you and your wife. You are great, in deepest connection and friendship, Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Thank you very much to everyone who accompanied Jörg and me, who took care of us, and to everyone who was there for us. Thank you. Thank you for your great, sincere, and honest friendship. Jörg and I can consider ourselves very lucky.
I thank everyone who took care of my husband, first and foremost, to Jörg’s medical and care team.
Thank you very much to Dave for contributing to the translation.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH!
Dr. Sabine Breun and Dr. Joerg Baumann, both Ph.D.s, virologists, immunologists, molecular biologists and founders of SAJO. Both are specialized in infectious diseases. Since the 90s, Dr. Baumann has been working on zoonoses and how pathogens overcome the species barrier. Since 2000, Dr. Breun works on the interaction of viruses with the immune system. Both work as team. SAJO enables new antivirals – antivirals of the next generation to fight pandemics.
During their scientific careers, both performed scientific work for 5 years at the National Cancer Institute in a US elite program on competitive US scholarships. Dr. Breun moves on with SAJO.
SAJO – for a healthy and better future!
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