Galien Foundation Newsletter
The Pro Bono Humanum Award
The committee follows a century-old example set in Sweden. The Prix Galien rewards excellence and novelty, and awards special honors to those who have served humanity at large. The Pro Bono Humanum Award recognizes exemplary and innovative efforts in improving the human condition. This special award is presented by Elie Wiesel, in presence of the Prix Galien USA Committee.
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| 2011 Dr Paul Famer for his lifetime of humanitarian efforts in Haiti and throughout the world, while also advancing the fight against infectious diseases, including AIDS and tuberculosis. |
2010 Bill Clinton and Philippe Douste-Blazy, in recognition of their outstanding achievements in providing treatment for underserved populations through the William J. Clinton Foundation HIV / AIDS Initiative and the multilateral organization, UNITAID. |
2009 Harvard Professor Barry Bloom for bringing the fruits of basic biological science to those who are most needy. Columbia University Earth Institute Director Jeffrey Sachs for bringing the fruits of scholarly economics to bear our problems that have plagued the world for millennia. |
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| 2008 Sheldon Segal and the Population Council for their global efforts in support of reproductive health and family planning. |
2007 Former Merck CEO Roy Vagelos, for the River Blindness Program and his historic decision to donate the drug Mectizan® to more than 530 million people in 34 countries to treat and prevent river blindness: "as much as necessary for as long as necessary." |
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