UCLA: Three UCLA Faculty Members Elected To National Academy Of Medicine

Agoura Hills CA

20 October, 2021

12:45 PM

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Press release from UCLA: UCLA Health October 19, 2021 Three faculty members of the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA have been elected to the National Academy of Medicine, among the highest honors in the fields of medicine and health. New members are elected by their peers through a process that recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service. The honorees are: Dr. Steven Dubinett, interim dean of the medical school and UCLA associate vice chancellor for research, congratulated the faculty members. "The election of Drs. Hansen, Norris and Tontonoz to the National Academy of Medicine reflect the deep and broad excellence of our medical school faculty and our shared commitment to service and impactful research that advances equitable health care," he said. Hansen, Norris and Tontonoz join 41 other UCLA faculty previously elected to the National Academy of Medicine.  This press release was produced by UCLA. The views expressed here are the author's own.