Faculty from the Duke University School of Medicine have been elected as 2024 fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), one of the most prestigious honors in the scientific community.
They join 471 scientists, engineers, and innovators recognized by AAAS which is one of the world’s largest general scientific societies and publisher of the Science family of journals.
“This year’s class of fellows are the embodiment of scientific excellence and service to our communities,” said Sudip S. Parikh, PhD, AAAS chief executive officer and executive publisher.
“At a time when the future of the scientific enterprise in the U.S. and around the world is uncertain, their work demonstrates the value of sustained investment in science and engineering.”
The fellows are a distinguished cadre recognized for their achievements across disciplines, from research, teaching and technology to administration in academia, industry and government to excellence in communicating and interpreting science to the public.
The new AAAS Fellows will be honored at an in-person celebration in Washington, D.C., on June 7.
Duke University School of Medicine faculty named 2024 AAAS Fellows include:
Staci Bilbo PhD, Haley Family Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience; professor of neurobiology; professor in integrative immunobiology and professor in cell biology
For distinguished contributions to the field of neuroscience, particularly the impact of immune system activity on brain development and its effects on neural, immune, mood, and cognitive functions.
Emily Derbyshire, PhD, Eads Family Professor of Chemistry; associate professor of molecular genetics and microbiology and associate professor of cell biology
For distinguished contributions to the chemical biology of the liver stage of malaria infection and the development of new therapeutics to address a major global health challenge
David Hasan MD, neurosurgeon at Duke Health; professor of neurosurgery, professor of neurology, and professor of biomedical engineering
For outstanding contributions to fundamental neuroscience, innovative treatment of brain aneurisms, and humanitarian contributions during war.
Lucia Strader PhD, professor of biology, associate professor of cell biology
For distinguished contributions to the field of plant biology, including expanding understanding of the molecular underpinnings controlling activity of the phytohormone auxin in plant growth and development.