Five Rutgers Professors Named Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
April 17, 2024
Rutgers faculty elected to the newest class of fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) have made a difference in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease, are advancing the understanding of how the brain processes rewards and motivates behavior and are tackling life-or-death questions regarding the success of cancer drugs.
Their work demonstrates the breadth of ongoing research at the university that is changing the world and making a difference in people’s lives. The five faculty members are working to address critical questions to improve public health, advancing our understanding of genetic-based disease and working on discoveries that could lead to new drugs to treat conditions like ischemic stroke, traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury.
“The five newly inducted Rutgers fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science are at the leading edge of research in neuroscience and biological and medical sciences,” Rutgers President Jonathan Holloway said. “Each of them has been recognized by their peers for efforts to advance science and innovation for the benefit of all people, and their achievements illustrate the life-changing scholarship pursued by Rutgers’ exceptional faculty.”