The Royal Thai Embassy in Washington, D.C., has the honour to inform all interested parties that the Prince Mahidol Award Foundation of Thailand is soliciting nominations for 2022 “Prince Mahidol Awards”.

The Prince Mahidol Award Foundation was established in 1992 to commemorate the Centenary Birthday Anniversary of His Royal Highness Prince Mahidol of Songkla, the father of His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand and the grandfather of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun of Thailand. After graduated from Harvard Medical School, His Royal Highness Prince Mahidol of Songkla dedicated his life to the advancement of medical and public health services in Thailand. He was subsequently named “The Father of Modern Medicine and Public Health of Thailand” in recognition of his contribution.

The “Prince Mahidol Award” is conferred annually upon individuals or institutions that have demonstrated outstanding and exemplary contributions to the advancement of medical and public health services for the betterment of society. The prizes consist of a medal, a certificate and US$ 100,000. All nominations are strongly encouraged to submit online at www.princemahidolaward.org 

In 2021, the laureates in the field of Medicine are (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. (Announcement of the Prince Mahidol Award 2020) Among the Awardees of the Prince Mahidol Award from the United States: www.princemahidolaward.org/laureates/

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