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      The Galien Foundation Announces the Nominees for the Inaugural 2026 Prix Galien Korea Awards

      Awards Ceremony, Sep 10, 2026

      The Galien Foundation Unveils the 2026 Prix Galien EcoHealth Award Nominees

      The Galien Foundation Announces 2026 International Prix Galien Award Nominees

      The Galien Foundation Announces 2026 Prix Galien USA Nominees for "Best Digital Health Solution," "Best Medical Technology," "Incubators, Accelerators and Equity," and "Best Startup"

      The Galien Foundation Announces 2026 Prix Galien USA Nominees for "Best Biotechnology Product," "Best Pharmaceutical Product," and "Best Product for Rare/Orphan Diseases"

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      The 2026 Prix Galien UK was a celebration of British life sciences at its best. The pride in the room was palpable as the prizes were announced.

      Upcoming Forums & Awards Worldwide

      South Korea
      Seoul I Sep 10, 2026
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      Warsaw I Nov 17, 2026
      PrixGalien_France
      Paris I Dec 2026
      Japan
      Tokyo I Feb 25, 2027
      India
      New Delhi I Mar 18, 2027
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      Sharon Stone Presents Galien Golden Jubilee Awards 2022
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      Sharon Stone Presents Stanley Cooke Roy Vagelos Pro Bono Humanum Award Prix Galien 2022
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      Members of Prix Galien Founding Committee
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      Patrick Kennedy addresses the Galien Forum
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      Margaret Hamburg 21st US FDA Commissioner Speaks at Galien Forum
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      Elie Wiesel Presents Dr Anthony Fauci Probono Humanum award 2013
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      Galien Forum 2021
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      Roy Vagelos Pro Bono Humanum Award Winners 2021
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      Bill Clinton and Philippe Douste Blazy Receive Pro Bono Humanum Award Prix Galien 2010

      October 29, 2026 New York City

      Celebrating 20 years of the Prix Galien USA & Prix Galien International Awards

      JOIN THE CONVERSATION AT THE GALIEN WORLDWIDE FORUMS

      FDA Commissioner Marty Makary addresses the 2025 Galien Forum USA

      CEO Panel on the Courage to Innovate at the 2025 Galien Forum USA

      MHRA CEO Lawrence Tallon, addresses 2025 Galien UK Forum

      PATIENT PERSPECTIVES

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      No decision for me without me.
      The Galien Foundation puts patients at the heart of the human health discussion. The foundation will be conferring the first Galien Patient First Award this coming October in New York on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Prix Galien USA.
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      ROY VAGELOS PRO BONO HUMANUM AWARD
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      BECAUSE SCIENCE
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      OVER 55 YEARS OF INNOVATION TO IMPROVE THE HUMAN CONDITION
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      “I welcome you to the annual Prix Galien awards for innovative excellence in biomedical products and health technologies. The awards are among the highest honors in science and commerce.”
      - Jimmy Carter – 2017
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      “I look forward to the day when we will celebrate an African winner of the Prix Galien.“
      - Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General, WHO - 2018
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      “The Prix Galien is a welcome initiative to stimulate creative research and promote excellence.” 
      - Barack Obama, US President - 2008
      Ban-Ki-moon
      “The Prix Galien is the right event, on the right issue at the right time. I thank the Galien Foundation for bringing us together and for recognizing that a healthier world is a safer world and a more just world.”
      - Ban Ki-moon, UN Secretary-General - 2010
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      “The Prix Galien USA is a snapshot of the important work that The Galien Foundation does throughout the year, bringing organizations together to drive progress – an effort that resonates deeply with the Academy…”
      - Ellis Rubinstein, President and CEO, The New York Academy of Sciences - 2013
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      “The Prix Galien USA recognizes the important research necessary to develop innovative medicines and devices that have a lifesaving impact on individuals and families across the globe.”
      - Kathleen Sebelius, Former US Secretary of Health and Human Services - 2011
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      “It is a pleasure to congratulate all those who promote the Prix Galien and pharmaceutical research: they play a vital role in the fight against disease throughout the world."
      - John Major, UK Prime Minister - 1996
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      “The Prix Galien recognizes men and women from the pharmaceutical and biomedical industries whose contributions of science have improved and saved countless lives. I commend the Galien Foundation for its leadership in this vital field.”
      - Michael Bloomberg, Former NYC Mayor - 2012
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      “The Annual Prix Galien Awards Competition] honors those in the pharmaceutical industry who have developed the technical, scientific and clinical research skills necessary to develop innovative medicines and devices. Your work is invaluable.”
      - Margaret Hamburg, Former Commissioner, FDA - 2011
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      “We recognize the importance of the Prix Galien in promoting drug research, and we salute the excellent work of the Jury.”
      - Philippe Douste-Blazy French Minister of Foreign Affairs – 2006
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      “I am particularly grateful to receive this award on behalf of all the people who work in our Foundation.”
      - Bill Clinton, US President - 2010
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      “The Prix Galien is a very special award that honors the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical technology industries for landmark achievements. It honors excellence in the pursuit of science that cannot be recognized individually. The special feature of the Pro Bono Humanum Award adds to the uniqueness of these awards.”
      - Bengt Samuelsson, Nobel Laureate - 2007
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      “The Prix Galien is a prestigious award, a magnificent occasion to pay recognition to our researchers and to encourage our industry.”
      - Jean Chretien, Canadian Prime Minister - 1994
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      SEARCH AWARD-WINNING INNOVATIONS WORLDWIDE

      Search the innovations that have made the greatest impact on human health over the course of the past 50 years worldwide.

      Prix Galien juries rigorously selected life-changing therapeutics each year, aggregating the winners worldwide into a powerful repository of the best of the best.
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      2024 Prix Galien International and Prix Galien Italia laureates
      CONVERSATION WITH THE PRIX GALIEN USA 2025 WINNERS
      Best Pharma PGU 2025
      Q&A with Best Pharmaceutical Product Laureate: Gilead Sciences for Yeztugo®
      Best Biotech PGU 2025
      Q&A with Best Biotechnology Product Laureate: Regeneron for DUPIXENT
      Best RAREORPHAN PGU 2025
      Q&A with Best Product for Rare/Orphan Diseases Laureate: Servier for VORANIGO®
      Best medtech PGU 2025
      Q&A with Best Medical Technology Laureate: Edwards EVOQUE Transcatheter TVR System
      Best Digital Health PGU 2025
      Q&A with Best Digital Health Solution Laureate: ŌURA for Oura Ring 4
      Best StartUP PGU 2025
      Q&A with Best Startup (Medtech/ Digital Health) Laureate: Resuscitec GmbH
      Best StartUP BIOTECH PGU 2025
      Q&A with Best Startup (Biotechnology) Laureate: Dren Bio
      Best Digital IAE PGU 2025
      Q&A with Best Incubator/Accelerator/Equity Laureate: Endless Frontier Labs