Lasker Awards 2024: Honoring Biomedical Research Achievements
Thursday, 19 September 2024, 12:18
Lasker Awards 2024: Honoring Biomedical Research Achievements
The Lasker Awards celebrate exceptional achievements in biomedical research. This year, six winners are acknowledged for their remarkable contributions to various fields. The awards are presented by the Lasker Foundation, which aims to promote medical science.
Meet the 2024 Lasker Award Winners
- Joel Habener - Renowned for his discoveries in endocrine biology.
- Svetlana Mojsov - Recognized for her insights into metabolic regulation.
- Lotte Bjerre Knudsen - Celebrated for breakthroughs in neurobiology.
- Abdool Karim - Known for transformative work in HIV prevention.
- Quarraisha Karim - Instrumental in advancing HIV research.
- Zhijian “James” Chen - A leader in cell signaling research.
This year, the winners will each receive a stipend of $250,000 as part of their recognition.
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