The Innovation Award is intended to promote medical research, the generation of new therapeutic approaches and patient care in the fields of gastroenterology and hepatology in Switzerland. An independent panel of experts determines the award winner from all submitted applications, in complete independence from Dr. Falk Pharma AG.
Are you passionate about research and innovation? Are you a scientist, a health care professional or part of the medical staff working at a Swiss hospital or university with an innovative publication? Then apply now for the Innovation Award 2024!
WHY?
For the fourth time, Dr. Falk Pharma AG is honouring research and innovation by medical professionals with an award of CHF 10’000. This Innovation Award is intended to promote medical research, the generation of new therapeutic approaches and patient care in Switzerland.
WHICH AREA?
Work in the fields of gastroenterology and hepatology is supported.
WHAT?
Articles published or accepted for publication between October 2023 and September 2024 (no patents). Submissions are accepted from the first as well as the last author. Submissions from the last author require the consent of the first author.
DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED?
In addition to the article, a short curriculum vitae, the impact factor of the journal, and an abstract containing the key messages must be submitted in English.
WHO JUDGES AND SELECTS THE WINNER?
An independent scientific committee consisting of experts in the fields of gastroenterology and hepatology in Switzerland. There is no right of appeal.
AWARD CEREMONY?
The award will be handed over on Thursday, 14th November 2024 during the Innovation Award Ceremony at Dr. Falk Pharma AG; Sägereistrasse 20 in Glattbrugg. All applicants will be invited to the Innovation Award Ceremony.
HOW TO SUBMIT AND TO WHOM?
Submit your publication electronically till 1st October 2024 with the subject “Innovation drives everlything” to:
Dr. Teo Albarano, teo.albarano@drfalkpharma.ch
Dr. Carla Sommer, carla.sommer@drfalkpharma.ch