The Dexeus Mujer Foundation has awarded its 20th International Prize to Prof. Kypros Nicolaides, in recognition of his pioneering contribution to the development of modern Fetal Medicine.
Regarded as one of the leading driving forces behind fetal medicine, Prof. Nicolaides has transformed prenatal diagnosis and obstetric care, improving maternal and neonatal health outcomes worldwide. His work has marked a turning point in prenatal screening, the prevention of complications and the training of specialists.
Prof. Nicolaides began his medical career in the United Kingdom, where he trained in Obstetrics and Fetal Medicine at King’s College Hospital in London. From the outset, his work focused on developing innovative prenatal diagnostic strategies, laying the foundations of contemporary fetal medicine.
Among his key achievements is the introduction of combined first-trimester screening for detecting chromosomal abnormalities, now an international standard in pregnancy monitoring. In addition, his work has been instrumental in the early identification and clinical management of obstetric complications such as pre-eclampsia, fetal growth restriction and preterm birth. He has also been a pioneer in the application of minimally invasive fetal surgery techniques to treat serious pregnancy complications with a high risk to the fetus, significantly improving survival rates and neonatal prognosis.
He currently directs the Fetal Medicine Research Institute in London, from where he leads international programmes in research, training and collaboration aimed at improving pregnancy care and reducing maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. He is also the founder and president of the Fetal Medicine Foundation, a charitable organisation dedicated to training, research and the dissemination of clinical standards in fetal medicine worldwide.
The Dexeus Mujer Foundation Prize is international in scope and is awarded annually to an individual, team or institution that has made a significant contribution in the field of Health Sciences, particularly in areas related to women’s health.
