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Japanese winner of US Lasker Award says drug discovery is rewarding
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· September 10, 2026
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Key points Kunihiro Hattori is one of the recipients of this award. A Japanese researcher has won the 2026 Lasker Award in medicine.
A Japanese researcher has won the 2026 Lasker Award in medicine. Kunihiro Hattori is one of the recipients of this award. He commented on the achievement, finding it rewarding.
The Lasker Award is a prestigious recognition in the field of medicine. Hattori's work has been acknowledged with this award.
Further details about Hattori's research and the award can be found in the original source.
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