Profesor imunologije Matko Marušić je zaista fascinantna osoba, čija postignuća na polju znanosti i književnosti odražava njegovu posvećenost i intelektualnu oštrinu. Svojedobno uvršten među najutjecajnije znanstvenike na svijetu, uz ogromnu količinu objavljenih radova, svakako svjedoči o njegovom velikom utjecaju u znanstvenoj zajednici. S obzirom na njegovu britkost i sposobnost da se uključi u najžešće polemike,vidi se da je prof. Marušić osoba koja ne preza od izazova i koja se zalaže za istinu i jasnost, čak i o teškim ili kontroverznim temama. To je karakteristika koja ga čini izuzetnim, ne samo u znanstvenom, nego i u širem društvenom kontekstu.
Professor of Immunology Matko Marušić is truly a fascinating person, whose achievements in the fields of immunology and literature reflect his dedication and intellectual sharpness. Once listed among the most influential scientists in the world, with an enormous number of published works, this undoubtedly testifies to his significant influence in the scientific community. Given his keen intellect and ability to engage in the most intense debates, it is evident that Professor Marušić is someone who does not shy away from challenges and advocates for truth and clarity, even on difficult or controversial topics. This is a characteristic that makes him exceptional, not only in the scientific realm but also in a broader societal context.
Prof. Matko Marušić: “Ima ljudi koji ne slušaju, ne znaju, pa sam se ja desenzibilizirao sa svojim studentima. Uvijek ima onih koji slabo uče i kojima treba dobro objasniti i biti strpljiv. Ne volim kad mi dođu ljudi, koji su kao obrazovani, ali zapravo nisu svjesni da to dovoljno nisu. I onda mi oni drže lekciju. To stvarno nije fer.” (“There are people who don’t listen, don’t know, so I desensitized myself with my students. There are always those who study poorly and need things to be explained well, with patience. I don’t like it when people come to me who are supposedly educated, but are actually unaware that they aren’t educated enough. And then they give me a lesson. That’s really not fair.”)