Premio Lasker 2006: Ganadores

Destinatarios

1. Premio Albert Lasker de Investigación Médica Básica

   Carol W. Greider, Elizabeth H. Blackburn, Jack W. Szostak

   Biología

   For the prediction and discovery of telomerase, a remarkable RNA-containing enzyme that synthesizes the ends of chromosomes, protecting them and maintaining the integrity of the genome.

2. Premio Lasker-DeBakey a la investigación médica clínica

   Aaron T. Beck

   Biología

   For the development of cognitive therapy, which has transformed the understanding and treatment of many psychiatric conditions, including depression, suicidal behavior, generalized anxiety, panic attacks, and eating disorders.

3. Premio Lasker-Koshland al logro especial en ciencias médicas

   Joseph G. Gall

   Biología

   For a distinguished 57-year career — as a founder of modern cell biology and the field of chromosome structure and function; bold experimentalist; inventor of in situ hybridization; and early champion of women in science.