Dr. Rafael Llorens Leon, head of the Cardiovascular Surgery Service at the Hospiten Rambla University Hospital, has received the Pasteur Award for Medicine, Pharmacy and Biomedical Research 2021.
These prizes, awarded by the European Society for Social and Cultural Promotion, reward the commitment of the world of science, medicine and research with society.
Therefore, the hard work and dedication of professionals, like Dr. Llorens, is recognized in their contribution to scientific development, at the service of the public, at the forefront of research, working with the utmost excellence and commitment.
It is in recognition of his more than 40 years of experience, which have made him worthy of being considered one of the most reputed cardiovascular surgeons.
Dr. Llorens thanked the European Society for Social and Cultural Promotion for the award and thanked his patients for the trust placed in him, for whom he has deep respect and without whom he would not have been able to achieve such a distinguished career. He also thanked his family for their unwavering support throughout his career as a cardiovascular surgeon.