Andre Nussenzweig, Ph.D., Chief of the Laboratory of Genome Integrity and Sandra L. Wolin, M.D., Ph.D., Chief of the RNA Biology Laboratory.
Andre Nussenzweig, Ph.D., Chief of the Laboratory of Genome Integrity, and Sandra L. Wolin, M.D., Ph.D., Chief of the RNA Biology Laboratory, have been elected as members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (AAA&S). They are both being recognized as outstanding individuals in the field of biological sciences.
Founded in 1780, the AAA&S honors excellence and convenes leaders from every field of study to examine new ideas and address issues of importance to the nation and the world. The mission of the Academy is to cultivate every art and science which may tend to advance the interest, honor, dignity and happiness of a free, independent and virtuous people.
AAA&S members have helped set the direction of research and analysis in science and technology policy, global security and international affairs, social policy, education, the humanities and the arts. They represent today’s innovative thinkers in every field and profession, including more than 250 Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winners. Members also participate in nominating, voting and selecting future members for election.
Visit the AAA&S website to see the full list of elected members.