Elwood V. Jensen

Premios

1. 1979

   Premio Internacional Canadá Gairdner

   Biología

   In recognition of his discovery of steroid receptors which has led to the elucidation of the action of steroid hormones and to the development of tests guiding endocrine treatment for cancer of the breast.

2. 2004

   Premio Lasker — Premio Albert Lasker de Investigación Médica Básica

   Biología

   For the discovery of the superfamily of nuclear hormone receptors and elucidation of a unifying mechanism that regulates embryonic development and diverse metabolic pathways.