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The Dr. Paul Janssen Award for Biomedical Research aims to extend the legacy of Dr. Paul Janssen by honoring the work of an active scientist in academia, industry or a scientific institute. Dr. Paul, as he was known throughout the global scientific community, was an exceptionally gifted and passionate scientist who revolutionized modern medicine and inspired a new generation of researchers. The award was created in his name by Johnson & Johnson in 2004 with the following goals:
- To honor the memory of Dr. Paul, his dedication to excellence and his leadership of young scientists.
- To promote, recognize and reward passion and creativity in biomedical research.
- To underline Johnson & Johnson's commitment to scientific excellence in the advance of healthcare knowledge while fulfilling its responsibility in the community.
Each year, a gold and bronze sculpture along with $200,000 is awarded to the most passionate and creative scientist or group of scientists in basic or clinical research, whose achievements have made, or have strong potential to make, a measurable impact on human health.
