Gala Dinner with a Nobel Laureate – a platform for collaboration and impact

On March 13, 2026, AGO Alliance Poland hosted an exclusive gala dinner with Nobel Prize laureate Prof. Victor Ambros. The event, held at the Sheraton Grand Hotel in Warsaw, brought together leaders from science, medicine, patient advocacy, and business, creating a unique environment for dialogue, collaboration, and shared purpose.

Strategic importance of the event

The gala served as a key platform for strengthening relationships across sectors essential to advancing innovation in rare diseases. By convening stakeholders from academia, healthcare, and industry, the event enabled meaningful exchanges and fostered new opportunities for partnership.

For AGO Alliance Poland, the evening represented:

• a space to connect experts and decision-makers,

• an opportunity to build long-term strategic collaborations,

• a moment to engage partners around a shared mission of accelerating research and improving patient outcomes.

Importantly, proceeds from the event directly support ongoing efforts to develop innovative therapies for patients with AGO syndrome, reinforcing the tangible impact of such collaborations.

Access to world-class scientific leadership

A highlight of the evening was the opportunity for guests to engage directly with Prof. Victor Ambros, whose groundbreaking discovery of microRNA transformed modern biology and medicine.

In an intimate setting, participants were able to exchange perspectives on the future of biomedical research, discuss challenged of rare disease community in developing treatments and explore how fundamental discoveries translate into therapeutic advances.

This direct interaction with a Nobel laureate provided a rare and valuable insight into the mindset and experience behind world-class scientific achievement.

Recognition and appreciation

The gala also served as an occasion to acknowledge and thank the foundation’s partners, donors, and collaborators. AGO Alliance Poland recognizes that meaningful progress in rare disease research is only possible through sustained, cross-sector cooperation.

We extend our sincere appreciation to:

• Prof. Victor Ambros for his presence and engagement,

• our distinguished guests for their participation and commitment,

• our partners and donors for their continued trust and support,

• the organizing team for delivering a high-quality event, in particular Akademeia High School, IMOL institute and Medical University of Warsaw,

• the venue and hospitality partners for ensuring an exceptional experience.

Building the future together

The Gala Dinner with a Nobel Laureate reflects AGO Alliance Poland’s approach to advancing science: by creating spaces where knowledge, experience, and commitment converge.

For current and prospective partners, the event demonstrates the foundation’s ability to convene high-level stakeholders, facilitate impactful dialogue, and translate collaboration into meaningful outcomes for patients.

AGO Alliance Poland remains committed to developing strong, long-term partnerships that accelerate innovation and bring real change to the lives of those affected by rare diseases.

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