NOV. 11, 2020
Despite collegial skepticism, Unanue's highly original studies fundamentally advanced the field of molecular immunology and revealed the biochemical basis of T cell recognition.
SEPT. 25, 2020
Celebrating advances in infectious disease research that have been honored with Laskers over the last 75 years.
SEPT. 25, 2020
Read about the revolutionary genetic discoveries that challenged established concepts.
JUNE 8, 2020
A pioneer of systems biology, Hood is dedicated to developing new technologies and approaches to tackle complex biological questions.
JUNE 8, 2020
Snyder’s discovery of opiate receptors opened the field of neurotransmitter-synaptic interactions.
JUNE 7, 2020
In these three final chapters, Wexler discusses the ethical implications of genetic research, her experience winning the 1993 Lasker Award, and the future of Huntington’s disease research.
MAY 6, 2020
Allison shares how his early-career fascination with T-cell behavior eventually led to monoclonal antibody therapy for melanoma, a fundamentally new strategy for treating cancer.
MAY 6, 2020
Cohen’s quest to understand how bacteria share genes laid a foundation for recombinant DNA technology and helped expand the biological promise of genetic engineering.
APRIL 6, 2020
Using a data-driven approach, Alfred Sommer convinced the world of the importance of vitamin A for public health.
APRIL 6, 2020
Renowned geneticist Evelyn Witkin discusses how enthusiasm, luck, and a little defiance helped shape her career.
