Carlos Simon, President of the Carlos Simon Foundation, has received the 2026 Arnaldo Bruno International Prize in Gynecology from the Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei.
The award was presented on November 12 at Palazzo Corsini in Rome during the 2026 Premi Lincei ceremony.
A career focused on reproductive medicine
The recognition adds to a scientific and medical career dedicated to understanding fundamental processes in human reproduction and women’s health.
Throughout his career, Carlos Simon has focused particularly on human embryo implantation and endometrial biology. His research has addressed endometrial receptivity, communication between the embryo and the maternal endometrium, maternal factors involved in preeclampsia, and regenerative approaches to endometrial disorders.
He is President of the Carlos Simon Foundation, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Valencia, and Coordinator of the Reproductive Medicine Area at the INCLIVA Health Research Institute.
His work has combined basic and translational research, clinical medicine, education, and knowledge transfer to better understand human reproductive biology and apply scientific evidence to medical problems affecting women’s reproductive health.
An international prize from the Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei
The Arnaldo Bruno International Prize is awarded by the Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei in the field of Gynecology.
Founded in Rome in 1603, the Accademia is the world’s oldest national scientific academy. Galileo Galilei became a member in 1611.
The 2026 awards were presented at Palazzo Corsini in Rome, where Carlos Simon received the recognition in Gynecology.
The award recognizes a career devoted to questions that remain central to gynecology and reproductive medicine, from human embryo implantation to the biology and disorders of the endometrium and pregnancy.