David Ginsburg Elected Member of National Academy of Sciences
May 1, 2007 --- The National Academy of Sciences today announced the election of Life Sciences Institute Research Professor, David Ginsburg, M.D. to its ranks. Election to the Academy is considered one of the highest honors bestowed upon scientists across all scientific disciplines in recognition of distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.
Since joining the U-M faculty in 1985, Dr. Ginsburg’s career has been prominent in both medical practice and basic genetics research. He is the former Chief of Medical Genetics in the Department of Internal Medicine, a past-President of the American Society for Clinical Investigation and a member of the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences, and the American Academy of Arts and Scientists. Dr. Ginsburg also holds an appointment as an Investigator in the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and is the James V. Neel Distinguished University Professor in the Medical School.
"David's election to the Academy is a special recognition of his remarkable accomplishments in research and patient care," said LSI Director Alan Saltiel. "He embodies all of the qualities of an outstanding scientist, doctor and mentor, and we are extremely proud of his selection to this eminent group."
Ginsburg’s groundbreaking work in the field of medical genetics has generated a body of novel insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying life-threatening bleeding disorders. In addition to his election today, Dr. Ginsburg is also the recipient of several prestigious research awards, including the ASCI Award and the Basic Research Prize of the American Heart Association, among many others. Based on his important discoveries, a series of new diagnostic tools and therapeutic stratagems are under development for clinical use.
The election of 72 new members inducted for 2007 was held this morning during the business session of the 144th annual meeting of the Academy. Those elected today bring the total number of active members to 2,025, including LSI Professor, Rowena Matthews. In addition to Dr. Ginsburg’s election, a second University of Michigan scientist, James S. House, Ph.D. the Angus Campbell Collegiate Professor of Sociology and Survey Research, Institute for Social Research, was also named as a Member today.
The National Academy of Sciences is a private organization of scientists and engineers dedicated to the furtherance of science and its use for the general welfare. It was established in 1863 by a congressional act of incorporation that calls on the Academy to act as an official adviser to the federal government in matters of science or technology.
Additional information about the Academy and its members is available online at www.nasonline.org.
