Albert Lasker
Basic Medical Research Award

For his classic achievements in isolating prostaglandins, and elucidating the chemical structures of those types of prostaglandins designated as E and F. (More >)

For his exceptional accomplishments in elucidating the mechanism of the biosynthesis of prostaglandins, analyzing their metabolism, and developing new methods for their measurement. (More >)

For his discovery of prostacyclin, whose major action is to prevent the formation of the kind of blood clots that may lead to heart attack and stroke. (More >)