Irma Soriano and Manuel Martinez.
The Alzheimer León association, nonprofit organization, announces the 5th edition of the International Mano Amiga Awards.
Alzheimer León Association announces today the 5th edition of the International Mano Amiga Awards.
In this edition two new institutions join the jury: Karolinska Institute and CIEN Foundation
TThe International ‘Mano Amiga’ Awards promote the role of inspirational people and institutions who encourage and support the quest for effective solutions to Alzheimer’s, and who develop innovative research models and aid programs which improve the quality of life of sufferers and their families.
The deadline to submit candidacies begins on February 1st and ends on February 29st, 2016.
Among the winners in previous editions are; the Pasqual Maragall Foundation, the doctors Mercé Boada and Barry Reisberg such as the researchers Javier de Felipe and Jesus Avila.
The deadline to submit candidacies begins on February 1st and ends on February 29st, 2016. Candidacies may be presented by e-mail to the following address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. By post or handing it in at Alzheimer León, and through the website of the International Mano Amiga Awards: www.premiosmanoamiga.es
As is tradition, the International Mano Amiga Awards Ceremonies will be held in León, Spain, in autumn. The International ‘Mano Amiga’ Awards promote the role of inspirational people and institutions who encourage and support the quest for effective solutions to Alzheimer’s, and who develop innovative research models and aid programs which improve the quality of life of sufferers and their families.
Hereinafter, the International Mano Amiga Awards will have biennial character, and the jury will consist for academic representatives, from health and culture sector, have now two new members. Two institutions with great importance in the research and treatment of the disease: CIEN Foundation (Center for Research in Neurological Disease) and Alzheimer Research Center of the Swedish Karolinska Institute.
The awards are given in three categories: Mano Amiga Award in the category of Institution: which recognizes the work of an institution, entity or group for their actions, and work experience in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Mano Amiga Award in the category of Individual: which recognizes the work undertaken by professionals in the fields of research, joint studies and development on behalf of people affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Mano Amiga Award in the category of Individual Recognition from the general public: which recognizes the work undertaken and commitment made anonymously by individuals and groups on behalf of people affected by Alzheimer’s disease.
About The International Mano Amiga Awards:
In 2011, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Association, Alzheimer León initiated the International ‘Mano Amiga’ Awards to promote awareness of the disease, emphasize its scope and increase society’s understanding of it. With these awards, Alzheimer León has recognized the work of eminent researchers and institutions. The International Mano Amiga Awards bring together more than 750 people to honour the award winners whose work is recognized year after year.
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