The Galien Foundation Announces 2025 Prix Galien UK Forum and Awards Ceremony in London on 5 June

Celebrating excellence in life sciences, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical innovation, the 2025 event will bring together industry leaders, researchers, policymakers, and patient advocates to engage in meaningful dialogue on the future of health and medicine. The Forum, hosted at the Science Museum, will feature a full day of thought-provoking panels, followed by the prestigious Prix Galien UK Awards Ceremony at the Natural History Museum, featuring this year's illustrious keynote speaker, Roland Sinker, CBE, Chief Executive of the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The 2025 Forum will also include two keynote presentations from Prof. Ara Darzi, Baron Darzi of Denham, Paul Hamlyn Chair of Surgery and Co-Director of the Institute of Global Health Innovation at Imperial College London, and Dr. Tony Wood, Chief Scientific Officer, GSK. This year's Forum panels will tackle some of the most pressing and promising areas of health innovation, including:

Panel 1: Advances in International HTA Collaboration: How will joint clinical assessments impact patient access to medicines in Europe?

Panel 2: Advances in Individualised Medicine: Are breakthrough therapies for ultra rare diseases within reach?

Panel 3: Advances in Treatment for Obesity and its Co-Morbidities: Global Challenges and Opportunities for Prevention and Population Health

Panel 4: Advances in the Treatment of Symptoms in Mental Health/Mood Disorders: How can healthcare systems deliver solutions at scale to address the global mental health crisis?

"The Prix Galien UK Forum and Awards Ceremony represents a vital opportunity to spotlight the trailblazers who are redefining the future of global health. By bringing together the world's top scientists, innovators, and advocates, we not only celebrate life-changing achievements but also foster the cross-sector collaboration needed to drive the next wave of discovery. It is an honour to support and recognise those who work tirelessly to improve the human condition," said Bruno Cohen, Chairman of The Galien Foundation.

Following the Galien Forum, the Prix Galien Awards Ceremony will honour winners in the following categories: "Best Pharmaceutical Product," "Best Biotechnology Product," "Best Digital Health Solution," "Best Medical Technology Product," "Best Public Sector Innovation," and "Best Health Equity Innovation."  

"As science advances at an extraordinary pace, events like the Prix Galien UK Forum and Awards Ceremony are essential in highlighting and celebrating how research can be translated into real-world health impact," said Professor Sir Munir Pirmohamed, David Weatherall Chair of Medicine, University of Liverpool; NHS Chair of Pharmacogenetics, Chair of the Prix Galien UK Committee. "From personalised medicine to equitable access, we have the tools and the knowledge to transform patient care across the globe. It is a privilege to contribute to a platform that champions innovation with purpose."

To learn more about the Prix Galien UK Forum and register to attend, please visit: https://www.galienfoundation.org/galien-forum-uk-2025-program

About The Galien Foundation
The Galien Foundation fosters, recognises and rewards excellence in scientific innovation to improve the state of human health. Our vision is to be the catalyst for the development of the next generation of innovative treatments and technologies that will impact the state of medical practice and save lives.

The Galien Foundation oversees and directs the Prix Galien's activities in the UK as part of an international awards program dedicated to advancing innovative medicines development. The Prix Galien operates through chapters in 14 countries and Africa, with a new chapter launched in India in 2024 and plans for Prix Galien Japan in 2026. The Prix Galien was created in 1970 by Roland Mehl in honour of Galien, the father of medical science and modern pharmacology. Worldwide, the Prix Galien is regarded as the equivalent of the Nobel Prize in biopharmaceutical research.

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