TitleLasker∼Koshland to genetics pioneer.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2014
AuthorsBotstein, D
JournalCell
Volume158
Issue6
Pagination1230-2
Date Published2014 Sep 11
KeywordsAnimals, Awards and Prizes, Biological Evolution, Disease, Female, Genetics, Medical, History, 20th Century, Human Rights, Humans, United States
Abstract

The 2014 Lasker∼Koshland Special Achievement Award will be presented to Mary-Claire King, a pioneer and visionary who revolutionized the use of genetics to identify disease genes, provide insights into human evolution, and champion human rights causes.
Alternate JournalCell