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1440 Daily Digest

Lasker Awards Announced



Recipients of the US medical Lasker Awards were announced yesterday, recognizing scientists for their work in immunology, GLP-1 hormone therapy, and the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Often described as "America's Nobel," the awards frequently predict winners of the Nobel Prizes announced in October, with 95 Lasker laureates having won a Nobel.


A trio of researchers, including pioneering endocrinologist Svetlana Mojsov, was recognized for the discovery of the GLP-1 hormone's efficacy in treating obesity and diabetes, the basis of highly popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic. For decades of HIV/AIDS research, including involvement in testing a promising twice-yearly antiviral drug injection, Quarraisha and Salim Abdool Karim were recognized with the public service award. University of Texas' Zhijian “James” Chen was recognized for identifying how the immune system detects foreign DNA in viruses.


Established in 1945 by philanthropists Mary and Albert Lasker, the awards seek to accelerate funding for medical research (see history). Recipients receive a $250K financial award. 

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