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January 4, 2024

How a Jewish Texan and His Wife Created America’s Most Prestigious Prize for Medical Research

Albert and Mary Lasker.

Established in 1946 when funding for medical research was scarce, the Lasker award has gone to innovators ranging from Jonas Salk and Florence Sabin to Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman, who pioneered the mRNA vaccine. Susan Hertog tells the story of Albert and Mary Lasker, whose contribution to the science of medicine went far beyond the prize:

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January 4, 2024

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