Presentation Ceremony of the Prince Mahidol Award for the years 2020 and 2021

Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, as the Representative of His Majesty the King, presided over the Presentation Ceremony of the Prince Mahidol Award for the Year 2020 and for the Year 2021 at the Chakri Throne Hall on 27 January 2022.

The Prince Mahidol Award 2020 in the field of Medicine is presented to Professor Dr. Valentin Fuster, the United States of America, for researching the role of platelets in the development of coronary thrombosis and the benefits of antiplatelet agents in preventing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) occlusion after the coronary bypass operation which saved the lives of people with coronary artery disease.

In the field of Public Health is Dr. Bernard Pécoul, Republic of France, for establishing the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) which played an important role in reducing mortality rate and improving the quality of life of people around the world. Read more https://thaiembdc.org/2020/11/13/announcement-of-the-29th-prince-mahidol-award-for-2020/

The Prince Mahidol Award 2021 in the field of Medicine is presented to (1) Professor Dr. Katalin Karikó, the United States of America /Hungary, Professor Dr. Drew Weissman, the United States of America, for developing mRNA technology and its applications in medicine which led to the mRNA Covid-19 vaccine development; (2) Professor Dr. Pieter Cullis, Canada, for researching lipid nanoparticles which led to the mRNA Covid-19 vaccine development. Read more https://thaiembdc.org/th/2021/12/01/announcement-of-the-prince-mahidol-award-2021-laureates/

The Prince Mahidol Award Foundation under the Royal Patronage was established in commemoration of the centenary of the birth of His Royal Highness Prince Mahidol of Songkla, on 1 January 1992. The Foundation is under the Royal Patronage, with Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn as President. The Foundation annually confers two Prince Mahidol Awards upon individual(s) or institution(s), which have demonstrated outstanding and exemplary contributions to the advancement of the world’s medical and public health services. Each Award consists of a medal, a certificate, and a prize to the sum of US $100,000.

More information: https://www.princemahidolaward.org/

The Presentation Ceremony of Prince Mahidol Award 2020

in the field of Medicine is awarded to Valentin Fuster, M.D., Ph.D.

in the field of Public Health is awarded to Bernard Pécoul, M.D., MPH.

Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn granted a group picture taking with the Prince Mahidol Award Laureates for the year 2020, spouses and party at Sommutti Devaraj Uppabat Hall in the Grand Palace.

 

The Presentation Ceremony of Prince Mahidol Award 2021

in the field of Medicine is awarded to Associate Professor Katalin Karikó, Ph.D.

in the field of Medicine is awarded to Prof. Drew Weissman, M.D., Ph.D.

in the field of Medicine is awarded to Prof. Pieter Cullis, Ph.D.

Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn granted a group picture taking with the Prince Mahidol Award Laureates for the year 2021, spouses and party at Sommutti Devaraj Uppabat Hall in the Grand Palace.

 

Prince Mahidol Award Laureate 2020
in the Field of Medicine

The year 2020 there were 44 nominations in total from 18 countries worldwide, 2 were selected to receive the Awards. The Prince Mahidol Award Laureates in the field of Medicine is awarded to Professor Dr. Valentin Fuster, the United State of America, and in the field of Public Health is awarded to Dr. Bernard Pécoul, Republic of France.

PRINCE MAHIDOL AWARD LAUREATE 2020
IN THE FIELD OF MEDICINE

Valentin Fuster, M.D., Ph.D.
United States
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PRINCE MAHIDOL AWARD LAUREATE 2020
IN THE FIELD OF PUBLIC HEALTH

Bernard Pécoul,  M.D., MPH.
French
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Prince Mahidol Award Laureate 2021
in the Field of Medicine

The year 2021 there were 86 nominations in total from 35 countries worldwide, 3 were selected to receive the Awards. The Prince Mahidol Award Laureates in the field of Medicine is awarded to Professor Dr. Katalin Karikó, United States of America /Hungary, Professor Dr. Drew Weissman United States of America and Professor Dr. Pieter Cullis, Canada.

PRINCE MAHIDOL AWARD LAUREATES 2021
IN THE FIELD OF MEDICINE

Katalin Karikó, Ph.D.
Hungary/United States
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PRINCE MAHIDOL AWARD LAUREATES 2021
IN THE FIELD OF MEDICINE

Drew Weissman, M.D., Ph.D.
United States
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PRINCE MAHIDOL AWARD LAUREATES 2021
IN THE FIELD OF MEDICINE
Professor Dr. Pieter Cullis.
Canada
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