Tu Youyou received the 2011 Lasker~DeBakey Award for discovering artemisinin.
Tu Youyou formally received the 2011 Lasker~DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award on September 23 for her revolutionary discovery of artemisinin as a treatment for malaria. This ceremony held in New York not only recognized her innovative research but also highlighted the global impact and lifesaving potential of her work. Tu's achievement as the first Chinese Lasker laureate was a historic moment, broadening international awareness and appreciation for contributions originating from non-Western countries in the field of medical research.