Twelve faculty named to National Academy of Medicine
Twelve Harvard faculty are among the 85 new members elected to the National Academy of Medicine. Election to the academy is considered one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine and recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service. “This distinguished and diverse class of new members is a truly remarkable set of scholars and leaders whose impressive work has advanced science, improved health, and made the world a better place for everyone,” said academy President Victor J. Dzau on Monday. “Their expertise in science, medicine, health, and policy in the U.S. and around the globe will help our organization address today’s most pressing health challenges and inform the future of health and health care. It is my privilege to welcome these esteemed individuals to the National Academy of Medicine.” Harvard’s newly elected members include: Richard S. Blumberg, Jerry S. Trier Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical...