Vincent P. Dole

Prix

1. 1970

   Prix international Canada Gairdner

   Biologie

   In recognition of his pioneer contributions to our understanding of the metabolism of free fatty acid and adipose tissue, and more recently for the significant work he has done in establishing a valuable method of treating narcotic addiction with methadone.

2. 1988

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

   Biologie

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