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Vertex scientists win prestigious Lasker award

Vertex scientists win prestigious Lasker award
health9/11/2025

Their research led to the development of a drug that nearly doubles the life expectancy for adult cystic fibrosis patients.

Since 1945, Lasker has awarded prizes to more than 400 scientists, nearly a quarter of whom also won the Nobel Prize, according to the foundation. The three winners hold key roles in the development of a triple-drug combination therapy known as Trika... [3411 chars]