Congratulations to the 12 Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences elected to the Royal Society in 2023.
Sir Adrian Smith, President of the Royal Society said:
“I am delighted to welcome our newest cohort of Fellows. These individuals have pushed forward the boundaries of their respective fields and had a beneficial influence on the world beyond.
“Among this year’s intake are individuals who were at the forefront of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic response, and those working on global challenges, from TB to climate change. They are pioneering scientists and innovators from around the world who have confounded expectations and transformed our thinking.
“This year’s intake have already achieved incredible things, and I have no doubt that they will continue to do so. I look forward to meeting them and following their contributions in future.”
The newly elected Fellows of ours to join the Royal Society's Fellowship are:
Professor Judith Allen FMedSci FRS, University of Manchester
Professor Keith Caldecott FMedSci FRS, University of Sussex
Professor Dame Sarah Gilbert DBE FMedSci FRS, University of Oxford
Dr Philip Jones FMedSci FRS, University of Cambridge
Dr Madan Babu Mohan FMedSci FRS, St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, United States
Professor Irene Tracey CBE FMedSci FRS, University of Oxford
Dr James Turner FMedSci FRS, The Francis Crick Institute
Professor Scott Waddell FMedSci FRS, University of Oxford
Professor Sir Christopher Whitty KCB FMedSci FRS, Chief Medical Officer for England
Professor Dame Kate Bingham FMedSci FRS, SV Health Investors
Ms Fiona Fox FMedSci FRS, Science Media Centre
Professor Kristian Helin FMedSci ForMemRS, The Institute of Cancer Research
The Academy of Medical Sciences will be announcing our newly elected Fellows on Thursday 18 May.