Laureate

Bert Vogelstein

Born 1949 · United States · Male

Awards

  1. 1992

    Canada Gairdner International Award

    Biology

    For elucidating the genetic events leading to the development of specific cancers.

  2. 2013

    Breakthrough Prize — Life Sciences

    Biology

    for cancer genomics and tumor suppressor genes.

  3. 2021

    Japan Prize — Medical Science, Medicinal Science

    Biology

    for their pioneering work in conceptualizing a multi-step model of carcinogenesis and its application and impact on improving cancer diagnosis and therapy.