What is the Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award?
The Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award is part of the larger Lasker Awards, which also include the Basic Medical Research Award and the Special Achievement Award. Named after Dr. Michael E. DeBakey, a pioneer in cardiovascular surgery, this particular award focuses on clinical research that has had a direct impact on patient care. It is often considered the American counterpart to the Nobel Prize in medicine.