Elaine Fuchs, PhD, Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator and Rebecca C. Lancefield Professor of Mammalian Cell Biology and Development at The Rockefeller University will present a noon pathology seminar entitled Stem Cells of the Skin: Biology and Clinical Promise on November 16, 2009.

This notable seminar is part of MUSC’s Women Scholars Initiative. Dr. Fuchs will 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 recognized by President Obama as a National Medal of Science recipient. The National Medal of Science and the parallel National Medal of Technology and Innovation awards are the highest honors bestowed by the United States government on scientists, engineers and inventors.

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