Dr. Alfredo Iacoangeli has been awarded the prestigious Paulo Gontijo Award, recognising his vital contributions to MND research.
We are delighted to announce that Dr Alfredo Iacoangeli was awarded the esteemed Paulo Gontijo (PG) Award at the Montreal 32nd International ALS/MND Symposium opening.
This global accolade celebrates excellence in MND research and is awarded annually to an exceptional young scientist whose work advances understanding of the disease.
Dr Iacoangeli, Reader in Bioinformatics at King’s College London and a key member of the UK MND Research Institute presented his work to an international audience of researchers and healthcare professionals during the ceremony.
The Paulo Gontijo Award was established in 2007 to honour Paulo Gontijo’s memory and dedication to advancing ALS research. It is judged by an esteemed panel of scientists.
Dr. Iacoangeli’s recognition reflects the importance of his contributions to the field. His recognition today underscores the global impact of his work and highlights the strength of UK-based MND research.
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