Albert Boerla wins Genesis Prize 2022

Albert Boerla wins Genesis Prize 2022

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Category : Awards Published on: January 22 2022

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  • The global pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc.’s Chairman and Chief Executive, Albert Bourla, has been awarded with the prestigious Genesis Prize 2022 on January 19, 2022.
  • He has been awarded for his efforts in leading the development of a COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer–BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine).
  • The cash prize of this award is $1 million.
  • The annual prize is awarded to Jewish people who have achieved significant professional success, in recognition of their accomplishments, contributions to humanity, and commitment to Jewish values and/or to the State of Israel.
  • It is widely referred to as the “Jewish Nobel Prize”.
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