Prince Albert II of Monaco’s “extraordinary contributions to humanity” are to be feted at the Prix Galien USA Awards Ceremony later this year in New York, where he will receive the Roy Vagelos Pro Bono Humanum Award for Global Health Equity.
The Galien Foundation, a globally recognised organisation in the life sciences, announced last week that Prince Albert will be the recipient of the esteemed Roy Vagelos Pro Bono Humanum Award for Global Health Equity. The award, which acknowledges the Monegasque sovereign’s “extraordinary contributions to humanity”, will be presented at the Prix Galien USA Awards Ceremony on 7th November at New York City’s Natural History Museum.
Prince Albert has long been an advocate for environmental conservation and protections, innovation and leadership. His commitment to fostering a more sustainable and equitable world has not only inspired global action but also established a lasting benchmark for future generations, notably through his eponymous Prince Albert II Foundation.
“The Galien Foundation is honoured to present Prince Albert II of Monaco with an award that celebrates his unwavering commitment to environmental conservation, scientific innovation and humanitarian leadership on a global scale,” said Kenneth C. Frazier and Dr. Michael Rosenblatt, Co-Chairs of the Prix Galien USA Committee, in a joint statement. “We express our sincerest gratitude to Prince Albert II for his visionary leadership and tireless dedication to fostering a more sustainable and equitable world.”
Named after its first recipient, Roy Vagelos, the former Chairman and CEO of Merck & Co. and Chairman of the Board at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, the award highlights the impact of outstanding philanthropic work in improving global health in developing or underserved populations via biomedical science.
As the 2024 honouree, Prince Albert joins a distinguished list of recipients known for their dedication to advancing healthcare and wellness for those most in need.
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