title: Researchers Win Coveted Lasker Awards.
abstract: In recognition of work that led to a greater understanding of genetics and biology-and to new treatments for cancer-the Lasker Foundation bestowed its prestigious awards on renowned genetic researchers Evelyn M. Witkin, PhD, and Stephen J. Elledge, PhD, and immunologist James P. Allison, PhD, in September.
mesh_terms: D001363:Awards and Prizes; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D012108:Research Personnel