Professor Brent R. Stockwell elected to the National Academy of Science!
Recognized for “…his discovery of ferroptosis,” and defining, “…its features, mechanistic basis, the key genes and proteins and inhibitors that regulate it, and tools to study it.”.
About the National Academy of Science:
Established originally as the Institute of Medicine in 1970 by the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Medicine addresses critical issues in health, science, medicine, and related policy and inspires positive actions across sectors. NAM works alongside the National Academy of Sciences and National Academy of Engineering to provide independent, objective analysis and advice to the nation and conduct other activities to solve complex problems and inform public policy decisions. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine also encourage education and research, recognize outstanding contributions to knowledge, and increase public understanding of STEMM. With their election, NAM members make a commitment to volunteer their service in National Academies activities..
See the official announcement here, along with an excerpt about Brent and the other elected members:
(https://nam.edu/national-academy-of-medicine-elects-100-new-members-2023/)