Alim-Louis Benabid

Awards

1. 2014

   Lasker Award — Lasker–DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award

   Biology

   For the development of deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus, a surgical technique that reduces tremors and restores motor function in patients with advanced Parkinson’s disease.

2. 2015

   Breakthrough Prize — Life Sciences

   Biology

   for the discovery and pioneering work on the development of high-frequency deep brain stimulation (DBS), which has revolutionized the treatment of Parkinson's disease.