Summary:
- The 2022 Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award was given to two scientists, Drs. Myron Cohen and Sheena McCormack, for their pioneering work in HIV prevention through the use of antiretroviral therapy (ART).
- Their research demonstrated that early treatment with ART can dramatically reduce the risk of HIV transmission, leading to the development of the "Undetectable = Untransmittable" (U=U) concept, which has transformed the approach to HIV prevention and management.
- The Lasker Award recognizes their significant contributions to advancing the understanding of HIV transmission and the development of effective strategies to prevent the spread of the virus, which have had a profound impact on the global fight against the HIV/AIDS pandemic.