Previous awards from the Dexeus Mujer Foundation
The Dexeus Mujer International Award is given to the person, persons, work team or institution whose professional career or ongoing research represents a significant contribution to the field of Health Sciences, especially in relation to women and particularly in the field of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine.
Nominations must demonstrate that the candidate is a role model and highlight the significance of their work.
2025
2023
2022
2021
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2002
2000
19th Award
Arry Coomarasamy, professor at the University of Birmingham (United Kingdom), on 16 January 2025, for his contribution to reducing maternal mortality in childbirth.
18th Award
Ms Ly Dumas, president of the Jean-Félicien Gacha Foundation, on 17 November 2023, in recognition of her work to preserve the craft traditions of African culture and boost local economic activity in her native Cameroon.
17th Award
Dr Anna Veiga, Director of the Barcelona Cell Line Bank (IDIBELL) and Director of the Probitas Foundation, on 21 October 2022, for her contribution to the development of reproductive medicine.
16th Award, posthumously
Dr Josep Baselga, Global Head of R&D in Oncology at AstraZeneca, on 7 October 2021, for his contribution to personalised medicine in cancer treatment and the development of molecular therapies.
15th Award
Dr María Blasco, Director of the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO), on 12 March 2019, for her admirable work in cancer research and cellular ageing processes.
14th Award
Médecins Sans Frontières, on 22 February 2018, for its commendable work in protecting women's health in developing countries.
13th Award
Ms Louise Brown, on 16 February 2017, the first person in the world to be conceived through in vitro fertilisation (1978), for her contribution to spreading and normalising assisted reproduction techniques, and Ms Victoria Anna Perea, the first in Spain (1984), whose birth gave the definitive boost to assisted reproduction medicine in our country.
12th Award
Mr Ferran Adrià, on 25 February 2016, in recognition of his professional career and his important role in promoting the role of healthy cooking in healthcare.
11th Award
Dr Mats Brännström, on 19 February 2015, in recognition of his dedication to gynaecological innovation, achieving the first birth after a uterus transplant.
10th Award
Dr Rafael Matesanz, on 20 February 2014, in recognition of his career in developing the organ donation and transplantation management model.
IX Award
Dr Clara Menéndez, on 24 January 2013, in recognition of her research career in the field of malaria and its effects on the health of pregnant women and newborns in sub-Saharan Africa.
8th Award
Dr Manel Esteller, on 18 January 2012, in recognition of his work in the field of biomedical research.
7th Award
Dr Cristina Garmendia, Minister of Science and Innovation (2008-2011), on 21 December 2010, for her professional career in promoting research in the biotechnology sector.
6th Award
Dr Joan Massagué, on 21 December 2009, in recognition of his professional career in the field of cancer research.
5th Award
Drs Douglas R. Lowy and John T. Schiller, on 3 November 2008, in recognition of their scientific achievements in Human Papillomavirus research.
4th Award
Dr Manuel Márquez Ramírez, on 5 November 2007, in recognition of his professional career as a gynaecological pathologist.
3rd Award
Dr Javier Magriñá (Scottsdale – Mayo Clinic), 26 June 2006, in recognition of his professional career.
2nd Award
Dr M. Luisa Maestro, in February 2001 for her study entitled "Microsatellites in neoplastic ovaries".
1st Award
Dr Eduard Escrich, on 13 January 2000, for his professional career in the field of mastology research.