Albert Coons

Prix

1. 1959

   Prix Lasker — Prix Albert Lasker pour la recherche médicale fondamentale

   Biologie

   For the development of the fluorescent method of labelling proteins, a significant tool for the study of infection in human beings.

2. 1962

   Prix international Canada Gairdner

   Biologie

   In recognition of his contributions to the knowledge of pathology and immunology, and especially for his development of the fluorescent antibody technique which has cast new light on hypersensitivity reactions, and which has opened important new avenues for the study of diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, glomerulonephritis, rheumatic fever and disseminated lupus erythematosus, in which these reactions may be involved.