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Five Indian-origin researchers elected to National Academy of Medicine
The 2024 class, comprising 90 regular and 10 international members, were inducted for pioneering research and leadership in their respective fields
Five Indian-origin researchers / Image- ISMMS/Columbia University/NIH/ Emory University/George Washington University,
Five Indian-origin researchers were among the 100 new members elected to the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) during its annual meeting.
The 2024 class, comprising 90 regular and 10 international members, were inducted for pioneering research and leadership in their respective fields. Election to NAM is one of the highest honors in health and medicine. The newly-elected Indian-origin members are:
Dr. Nina Bhardwaj, professor at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, whose research on human dendritic cells contributed to the approval of a cell-based cancer vaccine. She has been recognized for her work in cancer and viral immunity, including receiving the 2022 Lifetime Achievement in Cancer Research from the American Association of Indian Scientists in Cancer Research.
Dr. Monika Kumari Goyal, professor of pediatrics and emergency medicine at George Washington University, who has focused her research on pediatric firearm injury prevention and the impact of firearm violence on child health. She has also worked on reducing health care disparities, contributing to equitable care in public health.
Dr. Reshma Jagsi, chair of radiation oncology at Emory University, whose research has focused on disparities in cancer outcomes, particularly for women. Her work has influenced policy changes to promote gender equity in the medical profession and cancer treatment.
Dr. Avindra Nath, who earned his MD from Christian Medical College in India, and whose leadership has advanced the understanding of infections of the nervous system, including COVID-19, Long COVID, and other neuroinfections.
Dr. Uma M. Reddy, professor at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, whose research has advanced the understanding of stillbirth, neonatal morbidity and mortality, and labor management. Her work has contributed to improved outcomes for pregnant individuals and their children.
NAM president Victor J. Dzau welcomed the addition of the new members, stating, “Their expertise will be necessary to supporting NAM’s work to address the pressing health and scientific challenges we face today.”
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