The Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation has announced their 2020 Essay Contest.  This year’s topic is: Describe how a notable scientist (such as a Lasker Laureate) has inspired you – through their personality or life experiences and/or through their scientific contributions.

The Lasker Essay Contest engages young scientists and clinicians from around the globe in a discussion about big questions in biology and medicine and the role of biomedical research in our society today.

 The Contest is open to medical school students, interns, residents and fellows; doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows in biomedical sciences; and graduate students in public health or other health professions programs.  Applicants must be currently participating in an educational program located in any country.

Winners will receive up to $10,000.  Please see the Lasker Foundation website for details at http://www.laskerfoundation.org/programs/lasker-foundation-essay-contest/

The deadline to submit an essay is March 31, 2020 at 3 p.m. EST.

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