ラスカー賞 2009: 勝者

受賞者

1. アルバート・ラスカー基礎医学研究賞

   John B. Gurdon, Shinya Yamanaka

   生物学

   For discoveries concerning nuclear reprogramming, the process that instructs specialized adult cells to form early stem cells — creating the potential to become any type of mature cell for experimental or therapeutic purposes.

2. ラスカー – ブルームバーグ公共サービス賞

   Michael Bloomberg

   生物学

   For employing sound science in political decision making; setting a world standard for the public’s health as an impetus for government action; leading the way to reduce the scourge of tobacco use; and advancing public health through enlightened philanthropy.

3. ラスカー・デベーキー臨床医学研究賞

   Brian Druker, Charles Sawyers, Nicholas Lydon

   生物学

   For the development of molecularly-targeted treatments for chronic myeloid leukemia, converting a fatal cancer into a manageable chronic condition.