The National Academy of Medicine announced Monday that three individuals from Emory University have been elected to the Academy, one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine.
Daniele Fallin, PhD, Wilbur Lam, MD, PhD, and Ighovwerha Ofotokun, MD, MSc, were among the 90 regular members and 10 internal members elected during the National Academy of Medicine’s annual meeting on Monday for having demonstrated “outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service.”
“In any year, we would be proud to see one of our faculty members elected to the National Academy of Medicine, but the fact that three extraordinary individuals have been elected in 2023 is a testament to the eminence of Emory faculty,” says President Gregory L. Fenves. “Dr. Fallin, Dr. Ofotokun, and Dr. Lam all share a profound commitment to serving humanity through their research, leadership, and patient-focused breakthroughs. They are innovative and dedicated to improving health for people across the nation and around the world.”
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. It 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.
New members are elected by current members through a process that recognizes individuals who have made major contributions to the advancement of the medical sciences, health care, and public health.
“It is my honor to welcome this truly exceptional class of new members to the National Academy of Medicine,” says Victor J. Dzau, president of the National Academy of Medicine. “Their contributions to health and medicine are unparalleled,…
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