ラスカー賞 2018: 勝者

受賞者

1. アルバート・ラスカー基礎医学研究賞

   C. David Allis, Michael Grunstein

   生物学

   For discoveries elucidating how gene expression is influenced by chemical modification of histones—the proteins that package DNA within chromosomes.

2. ラスカー・デベーキー臨床医学研究賞

   John B. Glen

   生物学

   For the discovery and development of propofol, a chemical whose rapid action and freedom from residual effects have made it the most widely used agent for induction of anesthesia in patients throughout the world.

3. ラスカー・コシュランド医学分野特別功績賞

   Joan A. Steitz

   生物学

   For four decades of leadership in biomedical science—exemplified by pioneering discoveries in RNA biology, generous mentorship of budding scientists, and vigorous and passionate support of women in science.