Premio Lasker 2016: Ganadores

Destinatarios

1. Premio Albert Lasker de Investigación Médica Básica

   Gregg L. Semenza, Peter J. Ratcliffe, William G. Kaelin

   Biología

   For the discovery of the pathway by which cells from humans and most animals sense and adapt to changes in oxygen availability – a process essential for survival.

2. Premio Lasker-DeBakey a la investigación médica clínica

   Charles M. Rice, Michael J. Sofia, Ralf F. W. Bartenschlager

   Biología

   For development of a system to study the replication of the virus that causes hepatitis C and for use of this system to revolutionize the treatment of this chronic, often lethal disease.

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

   Bruce M. Alberts

   Biología

   For fundamental discoveries in DNA replication and protein biochemistry; for visionary leadership in directing national and international scientific organizations to better people’s lives; and for passionate dedication to improving education in science and mathematics.