Five UC San Francisco faculty were honored by the National Academy of Medicine. (Top, from left to right): Vikaas Sohal, M.D., Ph.D.; Melanie Ott, M.D., Ph.D.; and Alex Marson, M.D., Ph.D. (Bottom, from left to right): Kristine Yaffe, M.D.; and Claire D. Brindis, DrPH.
(Credit: UC San Francisco)

Nine UC faculty members have earned national recognition for their groundbreaking research and contributions to healthcare, medical science and public health.

Seven faculty members were elected to the National Academy of Medicine (NAM), one of the highest honors in health and science:

• Susan L. Ettner, UCLA
• Cynthia Gyamfi-Bannerman, UC San Diego
• Donald Barry Kohn, UCLA
• Alexander Marson, UC San Francisco
• Melanie Ott, UC San Francisco
• Dennis J. Slamon, UCLA
• Vikaas Singh Sohal, UC San Francisco

Two UC San Francisco faculty members also received prestigious NAM medals recognizing their achievements:

• Kristine Yaffe, Rhoda and Bernard Sarnat International Prize in Mental Health
• Claire D. Brindis, Adam Yarmolinsky Medal

Together, the honorees have advanced research and care in areas ranging from cancer treatment and infectious diseases to maternal health and mental health.

Since the academy’s founding in 1970, 293 UC faculty members have been elected to its ranks.

Meet the honorees and learn about their accomplishments at the UC Newsroom.

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