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"Like Dr. Paul, each of the 2006 and 2008 winners is a pioneer who has broken new ground in biomedical research and shaped the future of medicine," said Harlan Weisman, M.D., chief science and technology officer, Medical Devices and Diagnostics, Johnson & Johnson.

"Biomedical research touches millions of lives and continues to contribute significantly to improved health and well-being around the world. The nominations we receive reflect the deep commitment that is behind such work," said Solomon Snyder, Ph.D., distinguished service professor of neuroscience, pharmacology and psychiatry, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and chair, The Dr. Paul Janssen Award Selection Committee. "Once again, the committee looks forward to identifying the scientist or scientists whose work is bringing about positive change in human health."

About The Dr. Paul Janssen Award for Biomedical Research

Established by Johnson & Johnson, The Dr. Paul Janssen Award salutes the most passionate and creative scientists in basic or clinical research whose scientific achievements have made, or have strong potential to make, a measurable impact on human health. The Dr. Paul Janssen Award is named for Dr. Paul Janssen, who founded Janssen Pharmaceutica, N.V. in 1953. Known to his colleagues as "Dr. Paul," Janssen was one of the 20th century's most gifted and passionate researchers, a physician-scientist who helped save millions of lives through his contribution to the discovery and development of more than 80 medicines, of which five are on the World Health Organization's list of essential medicines. In 1961, Janssen Pharmaceutica, N.V. joined the Johnson & Johnson Fa
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