Prof. José Cunha-Vaz receives the Arnall Patz Medal

The Honorary President of AIBILI, Prof. José Cunha-Vaz, was distinguished today, June 9^th, in Berlin, Germany, with the Arnall Patz Medal. The Arnall Patz Medal is intended to distinguish outstanding contributions to the study of Retinal Vascular Diseases. The ceremony took place during the 45th Congress of the Macula Society.

This distinction is recognition of the scientific career and clinical research activity of José Cunha-Vaz, evident in his innovative contributions, which over the years have greatly contributed to the knowledge and treatment of retinal diseases, and more particularly diabetic retinopathy, a leading cause of blindness.