Daniel J. Drucker

Awards

1. 2021

   Canada Gairdner International Award

   Biology

   For research on glucagon-like peptides that has led to major advances in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes, obesity and intestinal disorders

2. 2023

   Wolf Prize — Medicine

   Biology

   for pioneering work in elucidating the mechanisms and therapeutic potential of enteroendocrine hormones.

3. 2025

   Breakthrough Prize — Life Sciences

   Biology

   For the discovery and characterization of GLP-1 and revealing its physiology and potential in treating diabetes and obesity.