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National Academy of Medicine Inducts 100 New Members

10/21/2025

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The National Academy of Medicine announced 100 new members on October 20, 2025, expanding NAM membership to over 2,500.
Peter A. Calabresi, M.D., was inducted for his work on multiple sclerosis.
John C. Byrd, incoming director of UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, was recognized for cancer research.
Wendy Garrett, from Harvard University, was elected for her microbiome research.
Edwin Stone, from the University of Iowa, was recognized for ophthalmic genetics.

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The National Academy of Medicine announced 100 new members on October 20, 2025, expanding NAM membership to over 2,500.
Peter A. Calabresi, M.D., was inducted for his work on multiple sclerosis.
John C. Byrd, incoming director of UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, was recognized for cancer research.
Wendy Garrett, from Harvard University, was elected for her microbiome research.
Edwin Stone, from the University of Iowa, was recognized for ophthalmic genetics.