STOP TB Partnership - Kochon Prize 2009 Nominations for the 2009 Kochon Prize can be submitted before 31 July 2009 Awarding achievements in combating tuberculosis
Selection Criteria
In judging nominations, the Selection Committee will consider primarily:
The exceptional commitment to the global fight against TB.
The extent of the originality and potential impact of their work on TB control and TB-affected communities.
The extent to which a Stop TB Partnership/Kochon Foundation Award might contribute to furthering the nominee's work in the fight against TB.
Stop TB Partnership Kochon Prize Selection Committee Dr Nils Billo
Executive Director
International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases
France Dr Kenneth Castro
Director, Division of TB Elimination
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
United States of America Dr Mario Raviglione
Director, STOP TB Department
World Health Organization
Switzerland Mr. Baik In Hyun
General Manager
Kochon Foundation
Republic of Korea Dr Giorgio Roscigno
Chief Executive Officer
Foundation for new Innovative New Diagnostics (FIND)
Award Ceremony
The Prize will be awarded at the annual Union Conference and announced on this website. Funding from the Kochon Foundation will also cover travel and accommodation for recipients to the award ceremony.