2026 Merkin Prize
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The Prize
The Richard N. Merkin Prize in Biomedical Technology recognizes pathbreaking technologies that are improving human health through treatment, diagnosis, or prevention of disease.
Eligibility
Eligibility for the Merkin Prize extends to novel technologies that have demonstrably improved human health, and the individuals and/or teams that were key to their development.
About Richard N. Merkin, MD
The Richard N. Merkin Prize in Biomedical Technology and The Merkin Family Foundation were founded by visionary health care executive Richard N. Merkin, MD.
Learn more about his commitment to promoting health care innovation.