Edward B. Lewis

Premios

1. 1987

   Premio Internacional Canadá Gairdner

   Biología

   For the identification and analysis of genes that control embryonic development.

2. 1989

   Premio Wolf — Medicina

   Biología

   for his demonstration and exploration of the genetic control of the development of body segments by homeotic genes.

3. 1991

   Premio Lasker — Premio Albert Lasker de Investigación Médica Básica

   Biología

   For fundamental research on the Bithorax Complex, which established the role of homeotic genes in the development of cell patterns and provided a foundation for current studies of embryonic development.

4. 1995

   Premio Nobel — Medicina

   Biología

   for their discoveries concerning the genetic control of early embryonic development