Congratulations to Dr. Uli Mueller, Bloomberg Distinguished Professor in Neuroscience and Biology, for being elected into the National Academy of Sciences! 

The National Academy of Sciences announced today the election of 120 members and 25 international members in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research. Election to membership in the NAS recognizes excellence in research and is one of the highest honors a scientist can achieve.

Those elected today bring the total number of active members to 2,705 and the total number of international members to 557. 

For more information: https://www.nasonline.org/

Full list of 2026 new members: https://www.nasonline.org/news/2026-nas-election/

Congratulations to Dr. Uli Mueller, Bloomberg Distinguished Professor in Neuroscience and Biology, for being elected into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences! 

Academy members are leaders in the arts and sciences, business, philanthropy, and public affairs. Based across the United States and around the world, they have been elected for exceptional contributions in their fields and professions.

Induction ceremonies for new members will take place in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in October 2026.

For more information: https://www.amacad.org/news/new-member-announcement-2026

Full list of 2026 new members: https://www.amacad.org/new-members-2026

Congratulations to Jose Llamas Rodriguez, a Neuroscience Graduate Student in Dr. Sockanathan's lab, whose “Last Ship to Motor Neuron Island” pitch won the Audience Impact Award at Friday's Empower Your Pitch competition! Well done!!!