Vincent P. Dole

Awards

1. 1970

   Canada Gairdner International Award

   Biology

   In recognition of his pioneer contributions to our understanding of the metabolism of free fatty acid and adipose tissue, and more recently for the significant work he has done in establishing a valuable method of treating narcotic addiction with methadone.

2. 1988

   Lasker Award — Lasker–DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award

   Biology

   For postulating the physiological basis of narcotic addiction and for developing methadone treatment for heroin addiction.