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Arrigo Prize: Committed to Excellence in Research
Established in 2000 in memory of Arrigo Recordati, this international recognition aims to promote scientific research. The 2024 Award was dedicated to the promotion and recognition of excellence in research within pediatric oncology, specifically neuroblastoma.
The prize awards €100,000 to an early-career researcher who has particularly stood out for formulating an innovative research project. The winner is selected by an independent panel formed of global experts.

Filling the educational gap in rare diseases
Recordati Rare Diseases Foundation aims to organize training on rare diseases to improve diagnosis and spread currently available knowledge on therapeutic options.
The organization promotes sharing of scientific experience and knowledge between centers of expertise and specialists across the globe.
Every year, the Foundation proposes tailored face to face courses that aim to provide physicians, worldwide, with clinically useful and the most up-to-date information concerning current knowledge and recommendations for care.
The Foundation has delivered over 75 courses to over 3000 healthcare professionals since its creation.
Shining a light on the burden of a rare disease like Cushing’s syndrome
“This is Cushing” is an award-winning* global awareness campaign which aims to spread education on Cushing’s syndrome. The campaign was designed together with the award-winning photographer Stefano Schirato and Federico II University of Naples Full Professors of Endocrinology, Annamaria Colao and Rosario Pivonello, to capture a moment in time of someone living with Cushing’s syndrome.
Cushing’s syndrome is a rare endocrine disorder caused by a chronic exposure to excessive levels of cortisol affecting less than 1 in 10,000 people in the European Union, which is equivalent to fewer than 51,000 patients. The disease is associated with significant morbidity and mortality due to cardiovascular and metabolic complications. In addition to the physical features, psychiatric manifestations are also a significant part of the disease which drastically affect patients’ quality of life.
*Winner of the 2023 PMEA Award for Patient Centricity.