The Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation recently announced the recipients of the 2010 Lasker Awards for “outstanding accomplishments in Basic Medical and Clinical Medical Research, and for Special Achievement in Medical Science.” Long recognized as one of the most prestigious awards in the United States for bio-medical research, many Lasker Award recipients have gone on to receive a Nobel Prize for their ...continue reading
For twelve consecutive years, the Pawtucket Arts Festival has been uniting Rhode Islanders in a late summer celebration of artistic, culinary, and musical talent.
Put on your festive attire, costumes, or black tie and head to Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet for the International Institute of Rhode Island's 24th Annual Spring Carnival Ball. Featuring international music, dancing, a raffle, and a contest for best costumes, all proceeds will benefit the International Institute of Rhode Island's programs and services for immigrants and refugees in Rhode Island.
The Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation recently announced the recipients of the 2009 Lasker Awards for "outstanding accomplishments in basic medical and clinical medical research, and public service." Long recognized as one of the most prestigious scientific and medical awards in the United States, many Lasker Award recipients later receive a Nobel Prize for their contributions to the community.
In commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Museum of Comparative Zoology at Harvard University, guest speakers James D. Watson and Edward O. Wilson will open this year's lecture series.
The Unites States Postal Services recently released the Mary Lasker stamp as part of its series dedicated to "Distinguished Americans." The stamp honors Mary Lasker, a philanthropist and devoted activist in advancing medical research.