Mary Woodard Lasker Award
for Public Service

For using her leadership and prestige to bring about lasting progress in research, medicine and health aimed at alcohol and drug addiction. (More >)

For enlightening scientists and the public about the relationship between race, poverty and cancer. (More >)

For visionary leadership in educating the public and the donor community about the importance of brain research, and for directing funds for the support of neuroscience. (More >)

For wise and perceptive leadership on behalf of medical research funding and a deep commitment to strengthening the science enterprise. (More >)

For sustained, comprehensive and high-quality coverage about science, disease and human health. (More >)