Elizabeth H. Blackburn

Premios

1. 1998

   Premio Internacional Canadá Gairdner

   Biología

   For the discovery of the structure of telomeres and the enzyme that synthesizes them.

2. 2006

   Premio Lasker — Premio Albert Lasker de Investigación Médica Básica

   Biología

   For the prediction and discovery of telomerase, a remarkable RNA-containing enzyme that synthesizes the ends of chromosomes, protecting them and maintaining the integrity of the genome.

3. 2009

   Premio Nobel — Medicina

   Biología

   for the discovery of how chromosomes are protected by telomeres and the enzyme telomerase