In Memoriam: Evelyn Witkin
JUL. 12, 2023
Evelyn Witkin, a towering figure in genetics, whose discoveries provided the basis for understanding the DNA damage response, has passed away at 102.
June 2023 Newsletter
JUN. 12, 2023
Meet Roy Calne, who made organ transplantation a reality when others deemed it an impossible dream. And watch a new series of whiteboard animation videos celebrating cancer breakthroughs.
An Artist in the Operating Room and Beyond
JUN. 12, 2023
Meet Lasker Laureate Roy Calne, a rebellious surgeon, who made organ transplantation a reality.
Celebrating the Fight Against Cancer: Basic Research
JUN. 12, 2023
Breakthroughs in cancer are only possible because of fundamental insights into biological principles. Watch the video.
Celebrating the Fight Against Cancer: Screening and Diagnosis
JUN. 12, 2023
Advances in screening and diagnostic techniques allow earlier detection of cancer and timely initiation of treatment. Watch the video.
Celebrating the Fight Against Cancer: Therapies
JUN. 12, 2023
Clinical research has revolutionized cancer therapies, including targeted and molecular treatments. Watch the video.
Celebrating the Fight Against Cancer: Public Service
JUN. 12, 2023
Public servants and advocates help ensure that the benefits of cancer research are available to all. Watch the video.
Lauren Gardner: Tracking Covid-19 in Real Time
JUN. 9, 2023
In the 2023 Lasker-APSA Lecture, Lauren Gardner discussed the development the Covid-19 Dashboard, a new tool for disseminating authoritative public health data in real time.
Partnership With The Journal of Clinical Investigation
JUN. 8, 2023
Lasker Foundation announces the partnership with The Journal of Clinical Investigation (JCI) to publish winning submissions of the Lasker Essay Contest.
In Memoriam: Donald Brown
JUN. 8, 2023
Donald Brown, a biologist who provided insights into gene amplification and the ways that cells manufacture RNAs, has passed away at the age of 91.
