Prix Lasker 2016 : lauréats

Destinataires

1. Prix Albert Lasker pour la recherche médicale fondamentale

   Gregg L. Semenza, Peter J. Ratcliffe, William G. Kaelin

   Biologie

   For the discovery of the pathway by which cells from humans and most animals sense and adapt to changes in oxygen availability – a process essential for survival.

2. Prix Lasker-DeBakey pour la recherche médicale clinique

   Charles M. Rice, Michael J. Sofia, Ralf F. W. Bartenschlager

   Biologie

   For development of a system to study the replication of the virus that causes hepatitis C and for use of this system to revolutionize the treatment of this chronic, often lethal disease.

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

   Bruce M. Alberts

   Biologie

   For fundamental discoveries in DNA replication and protein biochemistry; for visionary leadership in directing national and international scientific organizations to better people’s lives; and for passionate dedication to improving education in science and mathematics.