Prix Lasker 2006 : lauréats

Destinataires

1. Prix Albert Lasker pour la recherche médicale fondamentale

   Carol W. Greider, Elizabeth H. Blackburn, Jack W. Szostak

   Biologie

   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.

2. Prix Lasker-DeBakey pour la recherche médicale clinique

   Aaron T. Beck

   Biologie

   For the development of cognitive therapy, which has transformed the understanding and treatment of many psychiatric conditions, including depression, suicidal behavior, generalized anxiety, panic attacks, and eating disorders.

3. Prix Lasker-Koshland pour réalisations spéciales en sciences médicales

   Joseph G. Gall

   Biologie

   For a distinguished 57-year career — as a founder of modern cell biology and the field of chromosome structure and function; bold experimentalist; inventor of in situ hybridization; and early champion of women in science.