Dr. Paul Janssen Award For Biomedical Research - The Award

The Award

The Dr. Paul Janssen Award includes a $100,000 prize and acknowledges the work of an individual who has made a significant, transformational contribution toward the improvement of human health.

Johnson & Johnson created the award in 2004 with the following goals:

• To honor the memory of Janssen, his dedication to excellence and his leadership of young scientists
• To promote, recognize and reward passion and creativity in biomedical research
• To underscore Johnson & Johnson's commitment to scientific excellence in the advancement of healthcare knowledge, while fulfilling its responsibility in the community

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