The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) recognizes leading scientists for their extraordinary achievements in advancing science each year through their annual Fellows program.  This long-standing program has been honoring distinguished scientists, including multiple Nobel Laureates, since 1874. This year’s honorees include the following ASPET members:

Michael J. Kuhar, Emory University
Section on Biological Sciences

Andrea G. Hohmann, Indiana University
Section on Neuroscience

Isaac Ness Pessah, University of California, Davis
Section on Medical Sciences

Michael Andrew Rogawski, University of California, Davis
Section on Neuroscience

Jonathan Brewer Cohen, Harvard Medical School
Section on Neuroscience

Kathryn Elaine Meier, Washington State University
Section on Pharmaceutical Sciences 

Margaret E. Gnegy, Michigan Medicine
Section on Neuroscience

John L. Nitiss, University of Illinois at Chicago
Section on Neuroscience

Congratulations to our members who were selected for their significant accomplishments that include pioneering research, leadership within their field, teaching and mentoring, fostering collaborations, and advancing public understanding of science.  The Fellows will be recognized at the 2019 AAAS Annual Meeting on February 16 in Washington, D.C.

To learn more about this year’s honorees, visit https://www.aaas.org/news/aaas-honors-accomplished-scientists-2018-elected-fellows.