UCL academics elected to National Academy of Medicine

Bart De Strooper and Jan Deprest - Left: Professor Jan Deprest; Right: Professor Bart De Strooper - Two UCL academics have been elected as members of the USA National Academy of Medicine (NAM), in recognition of their outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service. Professor Jan Deprest (UCL EGA Institute for Women's Health, UCLH & KU Leuven) and Professor Bart De Strooper (UK Dementia Research Institute at UCL & KU Leuven) are among the 10 international members who have been elected to the prestigious academy, alongside 90 regular members. Established originally as the Institute of Medicine in 1970 by the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Medicine addresses critical issues in health, science, medicine, and related policy, and inspires positive actions across sectors. Election to the NAM is considered one of the highest honours in the fields of health and medicine. New members are elected by current members for major contributions to the advancement of the medical sciences, health care and public health. The newly elected members from UCL are: Professor Bart De Strooper (UK Dementia Research Institute at UCL & KU Leuven) Director of the UK Dementia Research Institute at UCL, Professor Bart De Strooper is a world-renowned Alzheimer's disease researcher. He was elected for his work on the condition and in searching for therapies that can help patients.