Lasker Award 1985: Winners

Recipients

1. Albert Lasker Basic Medical Research Award

   Joseph L. Goldstein, Michael S. Brown

   Biology

   For the discovery of the basic mechanisms controlling cholesterol metabolism, opening the way to a new pharmacologic approach to the treatment of coronary heart disease, the leading cause of death in the Western world

2. Lasker–Bloomberg Public Service Award

   Ann Landers (Eppie Lederer)

   Biology

   For respected advice and practical translations of authoritative medical opinion and her tireless commitment to the health and well-being of the American people.

3. Lasker–Bloomberg Public Service Award

   Lane W. Adams

   Biology

   For the extraordinary management skills, integrity and vision with which he has expanded the American Cancer Society into the major volunteer force in the battle against cancer.

4. Lasker–DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award

   Bernard Fisher

   Biology

   For shaping the character of modern breast cancer treatment, thus lengthening and enriching the lives of women suffering from this disease.