Elaine Fuchs, Ph.D., Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator and Rebecca C. Lancefield Professor of Mammalian Cell Biology and Development, Rockefeller University, New York, NY, will present a seminar on November 16, 2009, as part of MUSC’s Women Scholars Initiative. Dr. Fuchs will also receive the 2009 MUSC Eminent Scholar award. The event will be held in Basic Science Building Room 302, 173 Ashley Avenue.

Dr. Fuchs is one of nine eminent researchers recently named by President Obama as a National Medal of Science recipient. These National Medal of Science and parallel National Medal of Technology and Innovation awards are the highest honors bestowed by the United States government on scientists, engineers and inventors. This year’s recipients, including Dr. Fuchs, will receive their awards on October 7, 2009, at a White House ceremony.

For more details about Dr. Fuchs’ visit to MUSC in November, please contact Kelly Ferderigos at kannechas@gmail.com.

Source: the WHITE HOUSE (http://www.whitehouse.gov/the_press_office/President-Honors-Nations-Top-Scientists-and-Innovators/), September 17, 2009 and www.muschealth.com