Lasker Award 2018: Winners

Recipients

1. Albert Lasker Basic Medical Research Award

   C. David Allis, Michael Grunstein

   Biology

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

2. Lasker–DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award

   John B. Glen

   Biology

   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. Lasker–Koshland Special Achievement Award in Medical Science

   Joan A. Steitz

   Biology

   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.