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The Galien Foundation's 2026 International Prix Galien Awards Nominees Announced

On August 18, 2026, the Galien Foundation unveiled the nominees for the prestigious International Prix Galien Awards, which recognize outstanding contributions within the life sciences sector. These awards are considered a hallmark of excellence in the field, akin to the Nobel Prize in biopharmaceutical research. The Foundation's mission is to honor innovators that have made significant advancements impacting human health and well-being.

The awards are presented every two years and showcase a variety of categories, including:

• - Best Biotechnology Product
• - Best Digital Health Solution
• - Best Medical Technology
• - Best Pharmaceutical Product
• - Best Product for Orphan/Rare Diseases
• - Best Startup

Co-Chairs Kenneth C. Frazier and Dr. Michael Rosenblatt expressed their excitement for this year's nominees, stating that the innovation and teamwork displayed by these companies highlight a promising future for global health. They will join forces for a milestone event celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Prix Galien USA edition.

This year’s festivities represent a significant occasion in the foundation's history, especially with the International Prix Galien Awards being hosted in the bustling metropolis of New York City, renowned for its thriving healthcare innovations. The city serves as a fitting backdrop to honor the relentless efforts of scientists, researchers, and innovators focused on achieving healthier outcomes for global communities.

Nominees Overview

The list of nominees features formidable players in the life sciences sector, reflecting diversity and specialization.

Best Biotechnology Product:
1. Bharat Serums and Vaccines Ltd. with Trinbelimab (Anti D®)
2. Biological E Ltd. for its conjugate vaccine aimed at preventing Streptococcus pneumoniae infection in infants
3. Daiichi Sankyo and AstraZeneca with Enhertu®
4. Regeneron and Sanofi featuring Dupixent®
5. Roche for Glofitamab
6. Takeda UK Ltd. with Qdenga

Best Digital Health Solution:
1. Evaxion with the AI-Immunology™ platform
2. Linde Homecare France for AIRGENIOUS™
3. Medable presenting Medable Agentic Clinical Development Platform
4. Viz.ai featuring Viz HCM™

Best Medical Technology:
1. Biocon Biologics Limited with a Pichia Pastoris platform for insulin production
2. Butterfly Network, Inc. featuring the Butterfly iQ3
3. Edwards Lifesciences for the Edwards EVOQUE Transcatheter System
4. Insulet Corporation showcasing the Omnipod® 5
5. Medtronic with GI Genius™
6. MiniMed featuring the MiniMed Flex™ system
7. Novocure® with Optune Gio®

Best Pharmaceutical Product:
1. ARMATURA for VIUSID
2. AstraZeneca with Tagrisso
3. AstraZeneca and Merck featuring LYNPARZA
4. BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. for Pombiliti®
5. Gilead Sciences with Yeztugo®
6. Johnson & Johnson showcasing TECVAYLI®
7. MSD for KEYTRUDA
8. Sanofi and AstraZeneca featuring Beyfortus®
9. Vertex Pharmaceuticals with CASGEVY®

Best Product for Orphan/Rare Diseases:
1. Immunocore with KIMMTRAK®
2. MSD Sharp & Dohme GmbH for Winrevair
3. Novo Nordisk A/S featuring Alhemo®
4. Pierre Fabre Laboratories with EBVALLO®
5. Servier for VORANIGO®

Best Startup:
1. Dren Bio
2. InnAccel Technologies with innovations like Saans and VAPCare
3. Parisodhana Technologies for NeoWarm®
4. PENTAVERE (HEALWELL AI)
5. Resuscitec GmbH

The International Prix Galien Awards Committee is committed to ensuring that this celebration upholds the highest standards of clinical and pharmaceutical innovation. They aim to recognize those who display perseverance and dedication toward global health improvements.

Conclusion

The Galien Foundation is not only celebrating the awards ceremony; it is also recognizing two decades of impact made by the Prix Galien USA. The nominees demonstrated exceptional dedication toward enhancing human health through technological advancements in life sciences. The attendees of this event can anticipate a thought-provoking experience, showcasing groundbreaking innovations that pave the way for a healthier tomorrow for all.

For more information about the Galien Foundation and the awards, please visit Galien Foundation Website. Follow the Foundation on social media to keep up with the latest updates on this significant event.