Aaron J Horowitz
Regional Award for Outstanding Contribution to Health
Aaron is a maker; from sculptures to business, he is fascinated with the process of taking an idea from concept to reality. His experience growing up with human growth hormone deficiency inspired a desire to bring empathy, design, and a patient-centered mindset to healthcare. He is the co-founder and CEO of Sproutel an R&D lab focused on creating products that deliver comfort and joy. Sproutel is best known for their work creating Jerry the Bear, a best friend for children with type 1 diabetes, and My Special Aflac Duck, a robotic companion for children with cancer.
2019 Inspire Award Winners
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Shukui Qin • Chair’s Award for Outstanding Contribution to Global Health
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Chinese Organization for Rare Disorders • Chair’s Award for Outstanding Contribution to Global Health
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Pei Hu • Excellence in Service Award
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Xue Tang • Excellence in Service Award
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Charles Yan • Excellence in Service Award
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Hannah Chen • Excellence in Service Award
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Rui Chen • Leader of Tomorrow Award
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Clinical Project Management Community • Community Engagement Award
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Digital Health Community • Community Engagement Award
