National Academy of Sciences Names Two New Council Members from the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation

Two Brain & Behavior Research Foundation scientific council members are among 72 new members elected to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) — a non-profit organization of scientists and engineers dedicated to advancing science and promoting its use for the greater good. The academy also serves as an official advisor to the federal government on issues related to science and technology.

Huda Akil, PhD, of the University of Michigan and Robert C. Malenka, PhD, MD, of Stanford University School of Medicine join nine other Scientific Council Members on the National Academy of Sciences. Election to NAS membership is a high honor that recognizes those who have made distinguished and continuing achievements in original research. For more information, click here to read the full release.