Professor Carlos Simon has received the 2026 Arnaldo Bruno International Prize in Gynecology from the Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei.
The prize was presented at Palazzo Corsini in Rome as part of the 2026 Premi Lincei ceremony.
The recognition reflects a career in reproductive medicine centered on one of the key events in human reproduction: embryo implantation.
Researching human implantation and the endometrium
Carlos Simon’s scientific work has focused on the embryo, the maternal endometrium, and the communication between them during the earliest stages of pregnancy.
His research has contributed to the study of human endometrial receptivity, maternal-embryo communication, embryo biology, the molecular mechanisms associated with preeclampsia, and regenerative approaches for endometrial disorders.
Across his career as a physician-scientist, he has combined clinical medicine with basic and translational research, teaching, and biotechnology. He currently serves as 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.
The Arnaldo Bruno International Prize
The Arnaldo Bruno International Prize is awarded by the Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei in the field of Gynecology.
The Accademia was founded in Rome in 1603 and is the world’s oldest national scientific academy. Galileo Galilei joined the institution in 1611.
During the ceremony in Rome, Carlos Simon also had the opportunity to meet Spanish paleoanthropologist Juan Luis Arsuaga and exchange perspectives on their respective areas of research.
The award becomes part of a career dedicated to understanding human reproduction and the biological processes that influence women’s reproductive health.