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The Galien Foundation fosters, recognizes, and rewards excellence in scientific innovation that improves the state of human health. Our mission is to serve as a vehicle for the open exchange of ideas that drive science and new innovations. Our vision is to catalyze the development of the next generation of innovative treatment and technologies that will improve health and save lives. Our scope is global, and our commitment to progress in medicine is both measurable and concrete. Our members express this through the establishment of productive relationships to build lasting bridges between the commercial research enterprise and local communities engaged in public policy, science, finance, academic research and the media.
“I am convinced that the Galien award is a remarkable distinction which enables crown significant effort in the field of pharmaceutical research and plays an important role for our health.”
- Lucien BOUCHARD, Prime Minister of Quebec, Canada, Prime minister of Quebec, Canada (1997)
“Prix Galien is an excellent opportunity to highlight once again the importance of research and development in the pharmaceutical world.”
- Maggie De BLOCK, Belgium Healthcare Minister - 2015
“The Prix Galien is the right event, on the right issue at the right time. I thank the Galien Foundation for bringing us together and for recognizing that a healthier world is a safer world and a more just world.”
- Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General, United Nations
