Penn Medicine for Penn Today: “Five experts from the University of Pennsylvania have been elected to the National Academy of Medicine (NAM), one of the nation’s highest honors in the fields of health and medicine. Regina Cunningham, Elizabeth Howell, Steven Joffe, Katalin Karikó, and Drew Weissman from the Perelman School of Medicine are among the 100 new members, elected by current NAM members. They join 78 other Penn members who are part of the prestigious group of health care thought leaders, clinicians, and researchers.
“The Academy, formerly the Institute of Medicine, was established in 1970 to advise the nation on medical and health issues, working across disciplines to advance knowledge and accelerate progress in science, medicine, policy, and health equity. 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.”