Canada Gairdner International Award 1987: Winners

Recipients

1. Edward B. Lewis, Walter Jakob Gehring

   Biology

   For the identification and analysis of genes that control embryonic development.

2. Eric R. Kandel

   Biology

   For elucidating the mechanisms of learning and memory in nerve cells.

3. Luc Montagnier, Robert C. Gallo

   Biology

   For the identification and isolation of the virus causing acquired immune deficiency syndrome.

4. Michael G. Rossmann

   Biology

   For contributions to the field of x-ray crystallography and its application to the structure of the common cold virus.

5. René G. Favaloro

   Biology

   For the introduction and development of coronary artery bypass surgery.