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Albert Lasker Basic Medical Research Award

Zhijian “James” Chen is honored for the discovery of the cGAS enzyme that senses foreign and self DNA, solving the mystery of how DNA stimulates immune and inflammatory responses.

2024 Lasker~DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award

Joel Habener, Lotte Bjerre Knudsen, and Svetlana Mojsov are honored for the discovery and development of GLP-1-based drugs that have revolutionized the treatment of obesity

2024 Lasker~Bloomberg Public Service Award

Quarraisha Abdool Karim and Salim S. Abdool Karim are honored for illuminating key drivers of heterosexual HIV transmission; introducing life-saving approaches to prevent and treat HIV; and statesmanship in public health policy and advocacy.

The 2024 Lasker Award videos

Learn about the 2024 Lasker Laureates and their work.

Learn more about the Basic Award

Learn more about the Clinical Award

Learn more about the Public Service Award