Alim-Louis Benabid

Prix

1. 2014

   Prix Lasker — Prix Lasker-DeBakey pour la recherche médicale clinique

   Biologie

   For the development of deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus, a surgical technique that reduces tremors and restores motor function in patients with advanced Parkinson’s disease.

2. 2015

   Prix Breakthrough — Sciences de la vie

   Biologie

   for the discovery and pioneering work on the development of high-frequency deep brain stimulation (DBS), which has revolutionized the treatment of Parkinson's disease.