Mary Woodard Lasker died at age 93, ending a career as a health activist who reshaped U.S. medical research funding.
Mary Lasker passed away on February 21, 1994, at the age of 93, marking the end of a distinguished career as a prominent health activist and philanthropist. Her advocacy efforts significantly reshaped the landscape of U.S. medical research funding, particularly in the fields of cancer and cardiovascular disease. Throughout her life, she tirelessly championed increased federal support for medical research, effectively transforming the National Institutes of Health into a leading engine of biomedical innovation. Her legacy continues to inspire generations of health advocates and researchers committed to advancing public health and medical science.