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September 17, 2009 > National Medal of Science recipients named
Nine eminent researchers were named as recipients of the National Medal of Science, the nation’s highest scientific honor. Awarded annually, the Medal recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to science and engineering. Elaine V. Fuchs, PhD (Damon Runyon Board Member, Damon Runyon Fellow ‘77-‘79) of The Rockefeller University, New York, and JoAnne Stubbe, PhD (Fellowship Sponsor) of Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, are among this year’s honorees.
Dr. Fuchs is being honored “for her pioneering use of cell biology and molecular genetics in mice to understand the basis of inherited diseases in humans and her outstanding contributions to our understanding of the biology of skin and its disorders, including her notable investigations of adult skin stem cells, cancers and genetic syndromes.” Dr. Stubbe is being honored “for her groundbreaking experiments establishing the mechanisms of ribonucleotide reductases, polyester synthases, and natural product DNA cleavers — compelling demonstrations of the power of chemical investigations to solve problems in biology.”