Swiss TPH

The R. Geigy Foundation's purpose is to support the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institut in its mandate to contribute research, teaching/training and services to the improvement of the health of populations at national and international levels, emphasizing those most in need. As a part of this endeavor, the Foundation has proudly given grants to young scientists to enable research that is important to furthering the understanding, prevention and treatment of tropical diseases, as well as improvement of health services.

 
The Foundation is aware that recipients of grants have also made strong personal commitments to their respective fields and have demonstrated enormous dedication to their work. Often the recipients of grants have demonstrated not only great enthusiasm for science, but have also accepted difficult living conditions and, sometimes even personal risk, compared to many of their peers.

The R.Geigy Foundation has awarded the 6th R. Geigy Foundation Award (2010) to Dr. Esther Schelling.