Lasker Award 1986: Winners

Recipients

1. Albert Lasker Basic Medical Research Award

   Rita Levi-Montalcini

   Biology

   For the original concept that cell growth is governed by protein molecules, and for the discovery of Nerve Growth Factor (NGF).

2. Albert Lasker Basic Medical Research Award

   Stanley Cohen

   Biology

   For discovering and biochemically defining Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF), which illuminated the dynamics of cell growth.

3. Lasker–Bloomberg Public Service Award

   Ma Haide (George Hatem)

   Biology

   For legendary contributions to the control and eradication of venereal diseases and leprosy in China, greatly improving the health of a billion people.

4. Lasker–DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award

   Luc Montagnier, Myron Essex, Robert C. Gallo

   Biology

   For contributions concerning the impact of retroviral infection on the human immune system.