Tuesday, May 7
6:30 - 7:30pm PT

St. John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital Group
2023 António Champalimaud Vision Award Laureate Organization

The António Champalimaud Vision Award, currently in its 17th year, is presented to active research groups involved in basic or clinical research which has led to a major breakthrough in the understanding and/or the preservation of vision.

The 2023 awards were presented to St. John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital Group (SJEHG) for their remarkable work in supporting hundreds of thousands of people in the Gaza Strip, West Bank, and East Jerusalem. Their efforts have been crucial in the battle against blindness and ensuring access to essential health services in a region marked by conflict and instability. 

Attend the award lecture to hear SJEHG Chief Executive Officer Ahmad Ma'ali, PhD, MPH, BSN, present on the organization's commitment to providing essential eyecare in this region.