Albert Lasker
Clinical Medical Research Award

Myron Essex

For his creative research on the impact of retroviral infection on the human immune system. (More >)

Robert Gallo

For determining that the retrovirus now known as HIV-1 is the cause of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). (More >)

Luc Montagnier

For detecting a retrovirus later identified as the cause of AIDS. (More >)

Myron Essex. Robert Gallo Luc Montagnier