Meet the Winners of the 2022 Lasker Essay Contest
JULY 13, 2022
This year's Essay Contest winners talk about interdisciplinary approaches to answer complex biomedical questions.
The 2022 Lasker Essay Contest
JULY 13, 2022
2022 Essay Contest: the Foundation received record number of thoughtful entries. Read the winning essays.
Ken Frazier on His Career Path, Social Justice, and Making a Difference
June 21, 2022
Lasker Lessons in Leadership featured an interview with Ken Frazier, Executive Chairman of the Board and Former CEO of Merck & Co.
June 2022 Newsletter
June 14, 2022
Read about the Lasker Public Service Awards, listen to our podcast Classic Lasker featuring William Foege, and view short videos from our new series Ask a Scientist.
Bringing Research Benefits to the World
June 14, 2022
Read about the people and organizations honored with the Lasker Public Service Award for bringing the fruits of medical research to the public.
Classic Lasker: William Foege
June 14, 2022
William Foege helped eradicate smallpox, served as the CDC director, and trained young public health professionals. Listen as Foege shares the trials and triumphs of his career.
May 2022 Newsletter
May 10, 2022
Read about Marc Feldmann's contributions to the fight against rheumatoid arthritis, watch Katalin Karikó discuss the development of mRNA therapies, and listen to the third episode of our podcast Classic Lasker, featuring Ralph Steinman.
Marc Feldmann: Teaming Up to Take on Rheumatoid Arthritis
May, 10 2022
Meet Marc Feldmann who established the brilliant use of the immune system’s own defenses to treat an autoimmune disease.
Classic Lasker: Ralph Steinman
May 10, 2022
Ralph Steinman eloquently explains the role of dendritic cells and what it felt like to receive the Lasker award.
April 2022 Newsletter
APRIL 6, 2022
Read about Matthew Meselson's lifelong accomplishments in science and public service and check out the second episode of our podcast Classic Lasker, featuring Janet Rowley.
