2015 Prince Mahidol Award Won by Morton Mower, Michael Marmot

About Morton Mower: Dr. Morton M. Mower is an American cardiologist and the co-inventor of the automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) . An ICD is a battery-powered device placed under the skin that keeps track of our heart rate.

  • Thin wires connect the ICD to our heart.
  • If an irregular heartbeat is detected the device will deliver an electric shock to restore a normal heartbeat if your heart is beating untidily or too fast.
  • He has served in several professional abilities atSinai Hospital and Cardiac Pacemakers Inc.
  • In 1996, he became the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Mower Research Associates.

About Michael Marmot:

  • Sir Michael Gideon Marmot is Professor of Epidemiology and Public Health at University College London.
  • He is currently serves as director ofThe UCL Institute of Health Equity Professor.
  • He has led research groups on health disparities for over 35 years.
  • He was Chairperson of the Commission on Social Determinants of Health (CSDH) , which was set up by theWorld Health Organization in 2005 and formed “Closing the Gap in a Generation” in August 2008.

About winning of 2015 Prince Mahidol Award:

  • Morton Mower from US and Sir Michael Marmot from UK have won the prestigious 2015 Prince Mahidol Award for their outstanding achievements in the international healthcare sector.
  • Thailand՚s king Bhumibol Adulyadej bestowed the awards to both at a ceremony held in Bangkok, Thailand.

About Prince Mahidol Award:

  • Prince Mahidol Award is a Thai Royal Family annual award.
  • It is given for the outstanding achievements in medicine and public health in worldwide.
  • The award was established by the King Rama IX Bhumibol Adulyadej on 1st January, 1992 on the occasion of the 100th birth anniversary of his father, Prince Mahidol.
  • It consists of a medal, a certificate and prize money of US 100,000 dollars.

Examrace Team at Aug 21, 2021