Premio Lasker 2009: Ganadores

Destinatarios

1. Premio Albert Lasker de Investigación Médica Básica

   John B. Gurdon, Shinya Yamanaka

   Biología

   For discoveries concerning nuclear reprogramming, the process that instructs specialized adult cells to form early stem cells — creating the potential to become any type of mature cell for experimental or therapeutic purposes.

2. Premio Lasker-Bloomberg al servicio público

   Michael Bloomberg

   Biología

   For employing sound science in political decision making; setting a world standard for the public’s health as an impetus for government action; leading the way to reduce the scourge of tobacco use; and advancing public health through enlightened philanthropy.

3. Premio Lasker-DeBakey a la investigación médica clínica

   Brian Druker, Charles Sawyers, Nicholas Lydon

   Biología

   For the development of molecularly-targeted treatments for chronic myeloid leukemia, converting a fatal cancer into a manageable chronic condition.