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News / Jul 03, 2017

Diane Villax receives Scientific Merit Medal

National Science and Technology Meeting, Science 2017, in Lisbon, Portugal

Diane Villax Award Scientific Merit Medal | Hovione

Diane Villax, Founder Chairman, received the Scientific Merit Medal, from the Portuguese Minister of Science, Technology and Higher Education of Portugal, Manuel Heitor, at the opening session of the National Science and Technology Meeting, Science 2017, in Lisbon, Portugal.

The scientific merit medal rewards national or foreign individuals who, due to their outstanding professional qualities and the fulfillment of their duties, have made a valuable and exceptional contribution to the development of science or scientific culture in Portugal.

«It is for me a great honour to represent Hovione on this occasion and to see that our original project has continued and grown and is today recognized at the highest levels. I would like to share and dedicate this moment to my family and to all of Hovione’s Team Members, and especially to the memory of my husband Ivan, who 58 years ago was a visionary and believed that it was possible to create in Portugal an innovative, research-based company» said Diane Villax after the ceremony.

 

Watch Diane Villax interview (in Portuguese):

Diane Villax receives Scientific Merit Medal Video | Hovione