OCT. 10, 2014
Emily Hoelzli and Angela Troia, the Lasker Foundation's 2014 summer interns, discuss the discovery of LDL receptors by Michael Brown and Joseph Goldstein and the development of statins to lower blood cholesterol by Akira Endo.
SEPT. 9, 2014
Lasker Jury Chair Joseph Goldstein writes about the essence of creativity making parallels between art and science. He begins by quoting Oscar Wilde, who has famously proclaimed that the most creative individuals are those who have taught their minds to misbehave.
SEPT. 8, 2014
The Lasker Awards honor extraordinary individuals who have made fundamental biological discoveries, developed therapies to dramatically improve patient care, and provided mentorship and leadership to pave the way for the next generation of scientists.
SEPT. 2, 2014
For the last five years, the Lasker Foundation has had the privilege to partner with the Journal of Clinical Investigation. During this time, JCI has produced profiles of Lasker award winners, and several Lasker Laureates have been featured in their video series, Giants of Medicine.
AUG. 22, 2014
Public Lecture. Charles Sawyers discussed new approaches to cancer research and treatment at the Secret Science Club in June.
AUG. 1, 2014
Michael Brown and Joseph Goldstein discuss the molecular basis of familial hypercholesterolemia, the discovery of LDL receptors, and receptor-mediated endocytosis.
JULY 1, 2014
Jeffrey Friedman discusses the causes of obesity and the discovery of leptin.
JULY 1, 2014
Phillip Sharp discusses RNA splicing and asks the question, "What defines a gene?"
JUNE 23, 2014
The US needs more physicians, researchers, educators, and leaders. A solution is within reach — women are ready, capable, and willing to extend a healing hand, yet they are discouraged by systematic underrepresentation at leadership levels in medicine, argues Claire Pomeroy, President of the Albert & Mary Lasker Foundation, in The Hill.
JUNE 10, 2014
This summer, the Lasker Foundation asked the people whose future professional lives will be devoted to health and the development of new disease therapies and cures to propose innovative ways to build support and ensure funding for medical research.
