Lasker Award
Lasker Award
The Lasker Award (pronounced: lass-ker award) is one of the most prestigious awards in the field of medicine and biomedical research. It is often referred to as the "American Nobel" due to its reputation for recognizing groundbreaking achievements in medical science.
Etymology
The Lasker Award is named after Albert Lasker and his wife Mary Lasker, who were prominent figures in the field of medical research and public health advocacy in the United States during the 20th century.
Overview
The Lasker Awards have been awarded annually since 1945 by the Lasker Foundation. They are given in three categories: the Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award, the Lasker-Basic Medical Research Award, and the Lasker-Koshland Special Achievement Award in Medical Science. The awards are intended to recognize the contributions of scientists, physicians, and public servants who have made major advances in the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, cure, or prevention of human disease.
Related Terms
- Albert Lasker: An advertising executive and philanthropist who is often considered the "father of modern advertising". He used his wealth to support medical research, leading to the establishment of the Lasker Awards.
- Mary Lasker: A health activist and philanthropist who, along with her husband Albert, played a significant role in the fight against cancer and other diseases in the United States.
- Lasker Foundation: A private foundation that funds biomedical research and awards the Lasker Awards.
- Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award: One of the three categories of the Lasker Awards, named in honor of pioneering heart surgeon Michael DeBakey.
- Lasker-Basic Medical Research Award: One of the three categories of the Lasker Awards, given for fundamental biological discoveries.
- Lasker-Koshland Special Achievement Award in Medical Science: One of the three categories of the Lasker Awards, given for lifetime achievement in medical research.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Lasker Award
- Wikipedia's article - Lasker Award
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