Lasker Foundation

The mission of the Lasker Foundation is to improve health by accelerating support for medical research through recognition of research excellence, advocacy, and education.

The Lasker Foundation celebrates the contributions of scientists, clinicians, and public servants who have made major advances in the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, cure, or prevention of human disease. The Foundation’s programs educates the public and promote scientific collaboration, and Lasker advocates for a healthier world through medical research.