The Vesalius Innovation Award, celebrating excellence in science communication, has announced its jury members for 2024. This year marks a significant milestone as BMJ Group joins Karger Publishers to co-present the award for the first time in its five-year history.
The Vesalius Innovation Award, which recognizes innovative contributions to science communication, will offer a total of $25,000 in prizes to the winning startups and two runners-up. The award has become a prestigious platform for early-stage startups in the health sciences and publishing sectors to gain recognition and support for their groundbreaking ideas.
Karger Publishers and BMJ Group, in collaboration with the main sponsor Molecular Connections, are leading this year's event. The returning jury members include prominent figures such as Dan Atar, Professor of Cardiology and Head of Research at the Department of Medicine, Oslo University Hospital; Jignesh Bhate, Founder & CEO of Molecular Connections; Stephanie Dawson, CEO of ScienceOpen; Phill Jones, Co-founder of Digital and Technology at MoreBrains Cooperative; Hylke Koers, CIO of STM Solutions; and Daniel Ebneter, CEO of Karger Publishers.
This distinguished group will be joined by new jury members Anca Babor, Director of Customer and Markets, Publishing and Events at BMJ Group, and Kate Gardner, 2022 Vesalius Innovation Award runner-up and Co-founder of scientifyRESEARCH. Their combined expertise will ensure a thorough evaluation of the innovative ideas presented by this year’s contestants.
The 2024 competition will emphasize innovation in science communication, focusing on areas such as artificial intelligence, research integrity, education, information transfer, and new business models in publishing. Early-stage startups in the health sciences are encouraged to submit their applications by August 31, 2024, through the dedicated website, www.karger.com/via.
Following the jury's evaluation, the top five shortlisted startups will be invited to pitch their ideas at STM Week in London this December. This event provides an exceptional opportunity for contestants to showcase their innovations to a broader audience, offering valuable exposure and potential collaboration opportunities.
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