National Academy of Medicine elects several researchers and UIC Chancellor

The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) has elected new members in recognition of outstanding professional achievements in medical sciences, healthcare, and public health.

Among the new inductees is University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) Chancellor Marie Lynn Miranda. Miranda was recognized for her leadership in higher education and her research translating geospatial science into improvements for maternal and child health. Her work with the Children’s Environmental Health Initiative has notably influenced public health standards regarding childhood lead exposure.

Additionally, nine affiliates of the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) were elected to the Academy. These individuals include Fabrisia Ambrosio, Marisa S. Bartolomei, Dwight Edward Bergles, Francesco J. DeMayo, Paul Alan Harris, Maiken Nedergaard, Daniel S. Reich, Michael B. Yaffe, and Vardit Ravitsky.