Rutgers Chemist David Case Elected to the National Academy of Sciences
May 21, 2025
David Case, a theoretical and computational chemist at Rutgers University-New Brunswick who has earned international recognition for work that has included making it easier and faster for scientists to develop drugs, has been elected as a member of the National Academy of Sciences.
Case, an emeritus professor in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology in the School of Arts and Sciences, was named one of 120 new academy members and 30 new international members, all selected for distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.
The designation is one of science’s highest honors.
“This recognition reflects Dave’s groundbreaking and sustained contributions to the fields of computational chemistry and structural biology,” said Lawrence Williams, chair of the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology.