AWARDS

See the 2016 Lasker Awards

OCT. 6, 2016
Watch the 2016 laureates deliver their acceptance remarks, view comments by Lasker Jury members, and the keynote address by Sean Carroll.

Bruce Alberts Remembers Daniel Koshland

SEPT. 15, 2016
Bruce Alberts, winner of the 2016 Lasker~Koshland Special Achievement Award in Medical Science, talks about his life in science, and his colleague and friend Daniel Koshland.

The Lasker Awards at 70

SEPT. 15, 2015
Lasker President Claire Pomeroy discusses the history of the Lasker Awards and their importance in highlighting the contributions of hundreds of scientists involved in research and public service.

A Well-Hung Horse: Sired by Knowledge and Imagination

SEPT. 8, 2015
For more than a century, historians of science have been pondering which is more important in the creative process: knowledge or imagination. The most original scientists (and artists) in our day discover newness by blending existing knowledge with imaginative thinking.

Spotting the Next Big Thing in Art and Science

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.

2014 Lasker Awards winners

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.

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