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A Walk in the Woods: After the Flames
OCT. 20, 2021
What does a redwood forest look like, and sound like, in the wake of a devastating fire? See the forest in a new way.
October 2021 Newsletter
OCT. 20, 2021
Read about the health effects of natural disasters, see how wildfires impact redwood forest ecology, get the tools to advocate for medical research, and join Karl Deisseroth for a tour of optogenetics.
Diseases, Conditions, and Disorders That Impact Our Lives
OCT. 20, 2021
A new report provides a compelling picture of the significance of science to the health of us all and offers tools that citizens can use to advocate for medical research.
September 2021 Newsletter
SEPT. 24, 2021
Read about the 2021 Lasker Awards in Basic Research, Clinical Research, and Special Achievement.
Celebrating Aaron Beck’s 100th Birthday
JULY 21 2021
Aaron Beck turns 100 years old! Beck transformed the way psychiatric conditions are treated.
July 2021 Newsletter
JULY 13, 2021
Read the five winning entries of the 2021 Essay Contest and meet their authors. Learn about the health issues resulting from 'long Covid' in an opinion piece from Lasker President Claire Pomeroy.
Meet the Winners of the 2021 Lasker Essay Contest
JULY 13, 2021
This year's Essay Contest winners talk about their favorite model organisms, share the most exciting research paper they've read recently, and discuss their inspirations in science.
The 2021 Lasker Essay Contest
JULY 13, 2021
We asked early-career medical professionals and research scientists about lessons learned from the pandemic. The Foundation received hundreds of thoughtful entries. Read the winning essays.
June 2021 Newsletter
JUNE 15, 2021
Learn about some of the wide-ranging discoveries made in the field of neuroscience. And read our disease fact sheets that illustrate the impact of research investment on alleviating disease burden.
Investment in Research Saves Lives and Money
JUNE 15, 2021
We developed a series of fact sheets made in collaboration with Research!America to highlight the benefits of research to improve health.
Exploring the Nervous System
JUNE 15, 2021
Lasker Laureates have helped map the wiring of the brain, decipher the chemical communication between neurons, create innovative therapies for Parkinson's disease, and restore hearing to the deaf.
May 2021 Newsletter
MAY 12, 2021
Learn about revolutionary contributions made by Lasker Laureates in understanding and treating cardiovascular disease. And read an opinion piece on the importance of supporting the Biden Administration's revamped Cancer Moonshot.