Four University of Michigan faculty have been elected to the National Academy of Medicine, one of the highest honors in medical research, including Institute co-director Marc Zimmerman.

Kenneth Langa, Erica Marsh, Santa Ono and Dr. Zimmerman are among 100 newly elected health and medical scientists recognized for their outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service.

The four researchers were honored for work related to aging and dementia, women’s reproductive health, eye disease and violence prevention.

They join 79 other current, former and late U-M faculty who have earned this distinction. NAM members help the congressionally chartered, private nonprofit organization provide objective advice to the nation on key health issues.

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The University Record

U-M School of Public Health

India Education Diary