Early diagnosis and preventive medicine

From March 18 to July 8, 2025

The prize

The International Prize "Lombardia è Ricerca" is a 1 million euros award granted by the Lombardy Region to scientists of any nationality who have made a significant contribution to advancing scientific knowledge in the field of "Innovative Methods for Early Diagnosis or Preventive Medicine." The goal is to enhance both life expectancy and quality of life for citizens.

30% of the Prize is awarded to the winning scientist(s), while 70% is allocated to support the translational research project associated with the nomination. This project must be carried out in collaboration with one or more public or private research institutions in Lombardy.

the prize

1 million euros

HOW TO APPLY

New method

Application
with a research project

THE JURY

15 top scientists

The theme

For the 2025 edition, the Prize will be awarded to innovations and scientific, pharmacological, and technological contributions in the following areas of interest:

EARLY DIAGNOSIS

Timely detection of diseases: contributions or discoveries that enable the identification of predictive indicators and mechanisms of diseases
Innovations in radiology, histopathology, and laboratory diagnostics such as advanced imaging techniques or artificial intelligence algorithms for more accurate diagnoses and less invasive treatments
Genomic and proteomic advancements in diagnostics: identifying molecular anomalies, discovering novel disease biomarkers, and developing personalized therapeutic strategies
Artificial intelligence and data analysis: integration of clinical, genetic, and proteomic data for predicting disease onset or progression

PREVENTIVE MEDICINE

Personalized screening and preventive interventions: Development of protocols, strategies, and technologies to detect early susceptibility signals, enabling timely intervention
Vaccination and immunization: Advancements in vaccine development, targeted immunization initiatives, and new technological platforms for personalized vaccines
Genetic and molecular approaches to prevention: Advanced sequencing technologies, studies, or analyses to identify and personalize preventive measures while monitoring their effectiveness
Health promotion and disease prevention: Awareness programs, health education initiatives, and strategies to encourage healthy lifestyles

How to apply

The key innovation of the 2025 edition is the introduction of self-nomination.

Scientists of any nationality with an h-index of at least 50 may submit their application, either individually or jointly (with up to two colleagues who contributed to the research). Candidates must clearly outline their significant contribution to the selected disciplinary field of the Prize and propose a translational research project aimed at strengthening their work, to be conducted in Lombardy. The application must be accompanied by at least one endorsement letter from a highly esteemed academic figure.