Two IIGB Researchers Named AAAS Fellows
Two IIGB researchers have been named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Founded in 1848, the association includes 262 affiliated societies and academies of science, serving 10 million individuals.
Election as a fellow is an honor bestowed upon AAAS members by their peers. This year AAAS gave this honor to 539 of its members “because of their scientifically or socially distinguished efforts to advance science or its applications.”
The 2011 AAAS Fellows at IIGB are:
Xuemei Chen, a professor of plant cell and molecular biology: “For pioneering discoveries in the field of plant biology in small RNA metabolism and plant development.”
Yinsheng Wang, a professor of chemistry: “For distinguished contributions to the field of bioanalytical chemistry, particularly in the development of novel analytical methods enabling understanding of the biological consequences of DNA damage.”
All the 2011 AAAS Fellows were announced in the Dec. 23 issue of Science, a weekly magazine published by the AAAS. The tradition of AAAS Fellows began in 1874. Currently, members can be considered for the rank of fellow if nominated by the steering groups of the AAAS’s sections; by three fellows; or by the association’s chief executive officer.
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