Premio Lasker 2018: Ganadores

Destinatarios

1. Premio Albert Lasker de Investigación Médica Básica

   C. David Allis, Michael Grunstein

   Biología

   For discoveries elucidating how gene expression is influenced by chemical modification of histones—the proteins that package DNA within chromosomes.

2. Premio Lasker-DeBakey a la investigación médica clínica

   John B. Glen

   Biología

   For the discovery and development of propofol, a chemical whose rapid action and freedom from residual effects have made it the most widely used agent for induction of anesthesia in patients throughout the world.

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

   Joan A. Steitz

   Biología

   For four decades of leadership in biomedical science—exemplified by pioneering discoveries in RNA biology, generous mentorship of budding scientists, and vigorous and passionate support of women in science.