Launch of the Gustave Roussy Prize to Honor Scientific Innovation in Oncology

A visionary physician and renowned scientist, Professor Gustave Roussy revolutionized cancer care by establishing the first consultation dedicated to cancer patients in 1921. The newly launched Gustave Roussy Prize embodies the commitment of the Institute he founded, now focused on personalized approaches to better prevent, challenge prognoses, reduce side effects, and enhance the quality and length of life for every patient.

Supported by Pierre Fabre Laboratories as founding sponsor, the Gustave Roussy Prize is endowed with €200,000 annually. It will honor a leading figure in oncology research whose discoveries have significantly improved cancer patient care. This award ranks among the most generous distinctions worldwide in the field of cancer research.

“We are very proud to support this new prize. We are committed to encouraging Gustave Roussy’s initiatives as Europe’s leading cancer center, recognized for its multidisciplinary expertise and aligned with our purpose: every time we care for a single person, we make the world better. This award also extends the numerous development collaborations we have shared with Gustave Roussy over the past 25 years,” says Éric Ducournau, CEO of Pierre Fabre Laboratories.

“The Gustave Roussy Prize embodies our unwavering commitment to scientific innovation, which is essential to pushing the boundaries of oncology and offering patients increasingly effective and personalized treatments. By honoring researchers whose discoveries transform the lives of patients, we celebrate the forward-thinking vision of our founder and reaffirm our determination to cure cancer in the 21st century,” ads Professor Fabrice Barlesi, CEO of Gustave Roussy.

An Award Aligned with Contemporary Medical Challenges 

The Gustave Roussy Prize is designed to honor individuals behind scientific breakthroughs with tangible benefits for cancer patients. It is open to internationally renowned researchers whose work significantly advances the treatment, understanding, or prevention of cancers.

For this inaugural edition of the Gustave Roussy Prize, applications must be submitted by December 20, 2024, at the following link: https://forms.office.com/e/rBSaqphxwG.

Award Ceremony on February 4, 2025

The winner will be selected by a jury of international experts, independent of Gustave Roussy, who will evaluate the applications based on the impact of the researcher’s work on patients. For this first edition, the Gustave Roussy Prize ceremony will be held on February 4, 2025, coinciding with World Cancer Day.

This prestigious award reflects the Institute’s dedication and the enduring vision of Professor Gustave Roussy by placing research at the service of patients and encouraging researchers to continue their vital efforts in the fight against cancer.