David Hasan, MD, professor in the Duke Department of Neurosurgery, was one of three faculty from the Duke University School of Medicine who were elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) for 2024, one of the most prestigious honors in the scientific community.
They join 471 scientists, engineers, and innovators recognized by AAAS which is one of the world’s largest general scientific societies and publisher of the Science family of journals.
“This year’s class of fellows are the embodiment of scientific excellence and service to our communities,” said Sudip S. Parikh, PhD, AAAS chief executive officer and executive publisher.
“At a time when the future of the scientific enterprise in the U.S. and around the world is uncertain, their work demonstrates the value of sustained investment in science and engineering.”
Hasan was recognized for outstanding contributions to fundamental neuroscience, innovative treatment of brain aneurysms, and humanitarian contributions during war.
The two other Duke University School of Medicine faculty named 2024 AAAS Fellows were
Staci Bilbo, PhD, Haley Family Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience; professor of neurobiology, professor in integrative immunobiology, and professor in cell biology, for distinguished contributions to the field of neuroscience, particularly the impact of immune system activity on brain development and its effects on neural, immune, mood, and cognitive functions.
Lucia Strader, PhD, professor of biology, for distinguished contributions to the field of plant biology, including expanding understanding of the molecular underpinnings controlling activity of the phytohormone auxin in plant growth and development.