Paris, France – October 14, 2025 – Innovhem announces its co-founder and CEO Marie Cambot has been awarded Chevalier de l’Ordre National du Mérite.
Indeed, the Ordre National du Mérite is one of France’s highest honors, granted by the President of the Republic. It recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exceptional service in the public, civil, or private sectors, and highlights their impact on society.
Marie Cambot received the decoration from Rafaèle Tordjman — President of http://jeito.life and Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur — in recognition of her career and dedication to medical innovation.
Before co-founded Innovhem, Marie Cambot earned a PhD and spent more than 20 years advancing health through academic research. Her work focused on hematology, gene therapy, and stem cells.
Since 2019, as CEO of Innovhem, Marie Cambot has dedicated her efforts to sickle cell disease, the most common genetic disorder in the world. Today, Innovhem’s projects aim to improve disease understanding, develop targeted medical devices, and personalized preventive care pathways. The company is also establishing a global innovation hub—a world first in the field of sickle cell disease—connecting Europe and Africa to accelerate research and treatment development.
Ultimately, this recognition celebrates the collective work and achievements of Marie Cambot, the Innovhem team, and all its partners. It serves as a powerful encouragement to continue advancing global health through science, innovation, and collaboration.
Learn more about http://innovhem.life activities and its commitment to transforming care for sickle cell disease.
