The Athena Award 2019
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | BONNIER BUSINESS MEDIA SWEDEN AB |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 185 000 |
| Project duration | April 2019 - December 2019 |
| Status | Completed |
| Venture | 2017-01599-en |
Important results from the project
** Denna text är maskinöversatt ** The Athena Award is Sweden´s largest award for clinical research and was awarded in 2019 for the twelfth year. The award was granted to a research group that developed a technique that makes it easier for premature babies to breathe on their own, without respiratory support. Award winners operate at Östersund Hospital and Karolinska University Hospital. The prize money consisted of a scholarship of SEK 150,000.
Expected long term effects
** Denna text är maskinöversatt ** The jury for the Athena Award has chosen a winner in 2019. The research group that received the award includes Thomas Drevhammar, chief physician in anesthesia and intensive care, researcher KI, Snorri Donaldsson, assistant professor in neonatology, doctoral student KI, Kjell Nilsson, retired senior physician Baldvin Jonsson, senior consultant in neonatology, associate professor of KI.
Approach and implementation
** Denna text är maskinöversatt ** The nomination of the award winners was made in two stages. The first step was an open nomination of candidates. In the next step, there was a selection of candidates who were considered as possible prize winners. A jury with representatives of healthcare, research and partner organizations selected the winners. Marketing and articles about the award and the award winners have been published in Dagens Medicin and in partner organizations´ channels.