A Collaborative Summit Alongside The Galien Forum

Galien Forum-2

Galien Forum USA 2024

The Galien Patient Summit aims to amplify the patient voice in healthcare innovation and drug development. It aligns with the growing emphasis on patient involvement in medical research and treatment decisions, as highlighted by the recent Galien Forum discussions. By hosting this summit concurrently with the main forum, the Galien Foundation reinforces its commitment to putting patients at the heart of healthcare advancements.

This new addition promises to bring patients, advocacy groups, healthcare professionals, and industry leaders together to foster meaningful dialogue and collaboration. The summit will likely address critical topics such as:

patient education@2x

Patient Education/ Empowerment

From patient education to true collective intelligence in healthcare

AI education@2x-1

AI and Patient Experience Data

From data collection to experience transformation

Mental health@2x-1

Mental Health In America

Scaling human connection in mental health

Obesity@2x-1

Obesity in America

Transforming patient care and prevention to drive sustainable behavioral change

Healt equity@2x-1

Health Equity and Access to Innovation

Towards Universal Health Innovation - From clinical trial design to delivery pathways

Steering Committee*

The Galien Patient Summit brings together a highly distinguished committee of outspoken leaders dedicated to patient-centric medicine to actuate public debate on the biggest challenges facing patients.

Awa Marie Coll Seck-1
Chair of the Galien Africa; Former Senior Minister to the President of the Republic of Senegal; Former Minister of Health, Republic of Senegal
Awa Marie Coll Seck
Margaret Hamburg-1
Foreign Secretary, National Academy of Medicine
Margaret Hamburg, MD
Julie Louise Gerberding-1
President and Chief Executive Officer of the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health
Julie Louise Gerberding, MD,MPH
Andrew Spiegel-1
Chairman of the World Patient Alliance
Andrew Spiegel, Esq.
Dr Renu Swarup-2
Committee Chair Prix Galien India; Former Secretary to Government of India, Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science &Technology - New Delhi, India
Dr Renu Swarup

*Additional members to be added

Galien Patient Summit Mission

The Galien Patient Summit’s mission is to empower patients as key drivers of healthcare innovation by providing a collaborative platform where their voices, experiences, and needs directly shape the future of medical research, drug development, and healthcare delivery. We aim to foster patient-centered innovation, advance digital health solutions, and strengthen global partnerships among patients, researchers, healthcare professionals, and industry leaders.

Through this summit, we strive to accelerate the development of more effective treatments, improve patient outcomes, and ultimately enhance the quality of life for individuals worldwide, reinforcing the Galien Foundation’s commitment to scientific excellence in service of human health.

President Elie Wiesel

Elie Wiesel, Peace Nobel Laureate

The Galien Patients Summit will honor Professor Elie Wiesel’s legacy, the Honorary Founding President of the Galien Foundation. Peace Nobel laureate and Holocaust survivor, who dedicated his life to education and human rights.

The summit aims to reflect his commitment to knowledge, understanding, and compassion in healthcare by promoting patient-centered care, ethical practices, and healthcare education.

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