List of biomedical science awards

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This list of biomedical science awards is an index to articles on notable awards for biomedical sciences, a set of sciences applying portions of natural science or formal science, or both, to knowledge, interventions, or technology that are of use in health care or public health. [1]

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Awards

CountryAwardSponsorNotes
Australia Florey Medal Australian Institute of Policy and Science Biomedical research [2]
Canada Canada Gairdner International Award Gairdner Foundation Outstanding discoveries or contributions to medical science [3]
Canada Prix Michel-Sarrazin Club de Recherches Clinique du QuébecQuébécois scientist who has contributed in an important way to the advancement of biomedical research [4]
Canada Robert L. Noble Prize Canadian Cancer Society Contributions that have led to a significant advance in cancer research [5]
France Leopold Griffuel Prize ARC Foundation for Cancer ResearchReward the accomplishments of and encourage further research among the world's leading cancer researchers [6]
France, United States Richard Lounsbery Award French Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Sciences American and French scientists, 45 years or younger, in recognition of extraordinary scientific achievement in biology and medicine [7]
Germany Meyenburg Prize Meyenburg Foundation, German Cancer Research Center Outstanding achievements in cancer research [8]
Hungary Debrecen Award for Molecular Medicine University of Debrecen Extraordinary achievements in the field of biomedicine [9]
International Edison Award Edison AwardsHonoring excellence in innovation [10]
International UNESCO/Institut Pasteur Medal UNESCO, Pasteur Institute Outstanding research contributing to a beneficial impact on human health and to the advancement of scientific knowledge in related fields such as medicine, fermentations, agriculture and food [11]
Switzerland Cloëtta Prize Max Cloëtta FoundationPersonalities who have distinguished themselves in biomedical research [12]
PortugalBIAL Award in BiomedicineBIAL FoundationRecognises a work published in the biomedical field within the last ten years, the results of which are considered of exceptional quality and scientific relevance.
United States Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research Lasker FoundationOutstanding discovery, contribution and achievement in the field of medicine and human physiology [13]
United States ASCB Public Service Award American Society for Cell Biology Outstanding national leadership in support of biomedical research
United States Gabbay Award Jacob and Louise Gabbay Foundation, Brandeis University Scientists in academia, medicine or industry as early as possible in their careers whose work had outstanding scientific content and significant practical consequences in the biomedical sciences
United States Kettering Prize General Motors Cancer Research Foundation Outstanding recent contribution to the diagnosis or treatment of cancer
United States Komen Brinker Award for Scientific Distinction Susan G. Komen Significant work in advancing research concepts or clinical application in the fields of breast cancer research, screening or treatment
United States Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award Lasker Foundation Outstanding work for the understanding, diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and cure of disease
United States Lurie Prize in Biomedical Sciences Foundation for the National Institutes of Health Outstanding achievement by a promising young scientist in biomedical research
United States Massry Prize Keck School of Medicine of USC Scientists who have made substantial recent contributions in the biomedical sciences
United States Maxwell Finland Award National Foundation for Infectious DiseasesOutstanding contributions to the understanding of infectious diseases or public health
United States Searle Scholars Program Chicago Community TrustProfessionals in biomedical research and chemistry who have made important, innovative research contributions
United States Rosenstiel Award Brandeis University Distinguished work in basic medical research
United States Warren Alpert Foundation Prize Harvard Medical School and the Warren Alpert FoundationScientific achievements that have led to the prevention, cure or treatment of human diseases or disorders, and/or whose research constitutes a seminal scientific finding that holds great promise of ultimately changing our understanding of or ability to treat disease
United States William B. Coley Award Cancer Research Institute Outstanding achievements in the fields of basic and tumor immunology and whose work has deepened our understanding of the immune system's response to disease, including cancer

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References

  1. ↑ "The Future of the Healthcare Science Workforce. Modernising Scientific Careers: The Next Steps". 26 Nov 2008. p. 2. Retrieved 1 June 2011.
  2. ↑ "CSL Florey Medal". Australian Institute of Policy & Science. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  3. ↑ Official Canada Gairdner International Award Web Site
  4. ↑ Prix Michel-Sarrazin (in French)
  5. ↑ "Robert L. Noble Prize". Canadian Cancer Society. Retrieved 11 January 2015.
  6. ↑ "Fondation ARC Léopold Griffuel Award in Translational and Clinical Research". Cambridge University. Retrieved 3 October 2019.
  7. ↑ "Richard Lounsbery Award". National Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 14 April 2015.
  8. ↑ Meyerbung Recipients List, in German
  9. ↑ Valina L. Dawson received the 2019 Debrecen Award for Molecular Medicine
  10. ↑ MAX TAKES HOME SILVER IN 2020 EDISON AWARDS, GoPro, 1 April 2020, retrieved 2020-04-11
  11. ↑ Hoareau, Lucy (2006-05-10). "Institut Pasteur/UNESCO Medal". UNESCO. Archived from the original on 2009-11-11. Retrieved 2009-08-21.
  12. ↑ "Cloëtta Prize". Cloetta Foundation. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
  13. ↑ Lasker Awards 2016
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