Victor A. McKusick

Awards

1. 1977

   Canada Gairdner International Award

   Biology

   In recognition of his many contributions to the development of the field of clinical genetics and his role in placing human genetics in the mainstream of clinical medicine.

2. 1997

   Lasker Award — Lasker–Koshland Special Achievement Award in Medical Science

   Biology

   For a lifetime career as founder of the discipline of clinical genetics.

3. 2008

   Japan Prize — Medical Genomics and Genetics

   Biology

   for the establishment of medical genetics and contributions to its development.