Alim-Louis Benabid

Premios

1. 2014

   Premio Lasker — Premio Lasker-DeBakey a la investigación médica clínica

   Biología

   For the development of deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus, a surgical technique that reduces tremors and restores motor function in patients with advanced Parkinson’s disease.

2. 2015

   Premio Breakthrough — Ciencias de la vida

   Biología

   for the discovery and pioneering work on the development of high-frequency deep brain stimulation (DBS), which has revolutionized the treatment of Parkinson's disease.