The Hagedorn Prize

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The Hagedorn Prize is an annual award within the field of medical research, specifically recognizing outstanding contributions to diabetes research and endocrinology. Named after Hans Christian Hagedorn, a renowned Danish scientist and co-founder of Nordisk Insulinlaboratorium [1] (now part of Novo Nordisk), the prize celebrates achievements in the understanding and treatment of diabetes. [2]

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Hagedorn's work significantly advanced the quality of insulin production and diabetes care, making this award a tribute to his legacy in the field. The Hagedorn Prize is recognised as the most prestigious award in Internal medicine in Denmark. [3]

Background

History

The Hagedorn Prize was established by the Danish Society of Internal Medicine in 1966 to recognize the contribution to medical science made by Hans Christian Hagedorn (1888–1971). [4] The prize is awarded at the society's annual general meeting. [5]

Initially, the Hagedorn Prize received its endowment from a distinct foundation, funded by contributions from Nordisk Insulinlaboratorium, with the Board of the Danish Society for Internal Medicine serving as its governing body. However, by 2008, the foundation's resources were deemed inadequate to sustain a meaningful award. Consequently, the remaining capital was transferred to the Novo Nordisk Foundation, which subsequently assumed the responsibility of bestowing the Hagedorn Prize, while maintaining the ongoing involvement of the Society. The recipient of the prize is determined by the society's board, relying on recommendations provided by its members. [5]

About the Danish Society of Internal Medicine

The Danish Society of Internal Medicine, comprising nearly 4,500 members, serves as an overarching body for the nine internal medicine specialties within Denmark. Its objectives include the advancement of scientific research in internal medicine and the facilitation of ongoing education for specialist physicians in the discipline. Established in 1916, the Society operates with a board of directors composed of nine members, appointed by the boards of each respective internal medicine specialty. [6]

Award

The Hagedorn Prize includes a monetary component, designed to support the ongoing research of the recipient. In addition, awardees are presented with a medal and a certificate recognizing their contributions to advancing diabetes research and treatment. The prize is intended not only to honor individuals for their past achievements but also to encourage further innovation and research in diabetes care. [5]

Recipients

List of recipients of The Hagedorn Prize [7]

YearRecipientYearRecipientYearRecipient
2023Else Marie Skjøde Damsgaard2002Hans Henrik Parving1983Povl Riis
2022Jens Bukh [8] 2001Hans Ibsen1982Niels Tygstrup
2021Hans Carl Hasselbalch2000Ove B. Schaffalitzky1981Niels Juel Christensen
2020Michael Kjær1999Hans Ørskov1980Kurt Iversen
2019Hans Erik Bøtker1998Jens Kampmann1979Henrik R. Wulff
2018Asbjørn Mohr Drewes1997Jørgen Fischer Hansen1978Knud Olesen
2017Jens Dilling Lundgren1996Vagn Andersen1977Ib Lorenzen
2016Jørgen Vestbo1995Niels Ebbe Hansen1976Jørgen Hess Thaysen
2015Oluf Borbye Pedersen1994Vibeke Binder1975Jørgen Pedersen
2014Bo Feldt-Rasmussen1993Anders Frøland1974Stig Jarnum
2013Lars Køber1992Jens Mølholm1973Mogens Bjørneboe
2012Henrik Toft Sørensen1991Tage Astrup1972Knud Lundbæk
2011Ulla Feldt-Rasmussen1991Allan Erslev1971Svend-Aage Kiilman
2010Torsten Toftegaard Nielsen1990Leif Mosekilde1970Viggo Faber
2009Sten Madsbad1989Thorkild I. A. Sørensen1970Gunnar Bendixen
2008Gorm Boje Jensen1989Marianne Schroll1969Michael Schwartz
2007Hendrik Vilstrup1988Carl Erik Mogensen1968Villy Posborg Petersen
2006Allan Flyvbjerg1987Bent Harvald1967Laurids Korsgaard Christensen
2005Henning Beck-Nielsen1986Halfdan Mahler1966Tage Hilden
2004Bente Klarlund Pedersen1985Kresten Mellemgaard
2003Heine Høi Hansen1984Jørn Nerup

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