Karl Meyer

Awards

1. 1956

   Lasker Award — Albert Lasker Basic Medical Research Award

   Biology

   For pioneering studies of the biochemical components of connective tissues, contributing to new understanding of arthritis and rheumatic diseases.

2. 1960

   Canada Gairdner International Award

   Biology

   In recognition of his contributions to the knowledge of physiology and pathology, and especially for his achievements in elucidating the chemical structure of the ground substance found in connective tissue, site of the inflammatory processes involved in the rheumatic diseases.