Physician who discovered cte in nfl players gets amas highest honor

You're referring to Dr. Bennet Omalu, a Nigerian-American forensic pathologist who discovered Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) in the brains of deceased NFL players.

In 2015, Dr. Omalu was awarded the Albert Lasker Award for Special Achievement in Medical Science, which is considered one of the most prestigious honors in the medical field. The Lasker Award is often referred to as the "American Nobel Prize" and is given annually by the Lasker Foundation to recognize outstanding contributions to medical research and public health.

Dr. Omalu's discovery of CTE, a degenerative brain disease linked to repeated head trauma, was a groundbreaking finding that has had a significant impact on the NFL and the broader sports world. His research has helped to raise awareness about the risks of head injuries in sports and has led to changes in the way that concussions are diagnosed and treated.

In addition to the Lasker Award, Dr. Omalu has received numerous other honors and awards for his work, including the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke's (NINDS) 2014 Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Field of Neurology and the 2015 National Academy of Medicine's (NAM) Award for Distinguished Contributions to the Field of Medicine.

Dr. Omalu's story was also featured in the 2015 film "Concussion," starring Will Smith, which tells the story of his discovery of CTE and his efforts to bring attention to the issue.