Prix Lasker 1988 : lauréats

Destinataires

1. Prix Albert Lasker pour la recherche médicale fondamentale

   Phillip A. Sharp

   Biologie

   For revelations regarding the ability of RNA processing to convert DNA’s massive store of genetic data to biological use.

2. Prix Albert Lasker pour la recherche médicale fondamentale

   Thomas R. Cech

   Biologie

   For revolutionary research revealing the enzymatic role of RNA, opening a new universe in molecular biology.

3. Prix Lasker-Bloomberg pour la fonction publique

   Lowell P. Weicker Jr.

   Biologie

   For his compassion and dedication in the fight to eradicate disease and disability through federal funding of medical research and public health programs.

4. Prix Lasker-DeBakey pour la recherche médicale clinique

   Vincent P. Dole

   Biologie

   For postulating the physiological basis of narcotic addiction and for developing methadone treatment for heroin addiction.