Lasker Prize in Medical Research

The Lasker Prize in Medical Research is a prestigious award given annually to scientists who have made groundbreaking contributions to medicine and health. It recognizes innovative research that significantly advances our understanding of diseases, leading to new treatments or improvements in patient care. Named after Albert Lasker, a notable philanthropist, the prize highlights excellence in biomedical science and encourages ongoing progress in medicine. It is often considered a marker of high achievement, sometimes predicting future Nobel laureates in medicine or physiology.