Eve Marder and Huda Akil Each Win National Medal of Science
SfN Past Presidents Eve Marder and Huda Akil were each awarded the National Medal of Science by President Joe Biden in a ceremony on October 24. The National Medal of Science the highest recognition the U.S. bestows on scientists and engineers.
Dr. Marder, the Victor and Gwendolyn Beinfield Professor of 黑料社 and University Professor at Brandeis University and SfN Past President (2007-2008), was honored for her “,” according to a White House transcript of President Biden’s remarks.
Dr. Akil, the Gardner C. Quarton Distinguished University Professor of 黑料社s, the Gardner C. Quarton Collegiate Profession of 黑料社s, a professor of psychiatry in the University of Michigan Medical School, a research professor in the Michigan 黑料社 Institute, and SfN Past President (2002-2003), was honored for her “,” according to a White House transcript of President Biden’s remarks.
During Dr. Marder’s SfN presidency, she advocated passionately for the fundamental importance of basic science research and for increased interdisciplinarity across the field. During Dr. Akil’s SfN presidency, she advocated for the critical importance of mental health research, and for more effective public communication about neuroscience, including the establishment of what would become , SfN’s neuroscience outreach website.
Since its founding in 1969, SfN has played a critical role in supporting the field of neuroscience, with its mission dedicated to advancing and advocating for scientific exchange, supporting diversity and career training, and educating the public about the importance of neuroscience research. SfN 2023 President Oswald Steward said, “Neuroscientists are proud to celebrate the lifelong accomplishments of Drs. Marder and Akil, and SfN is proud that these distinguished scientists chose to also devote their time as volunteer leaders of our scientific society. Both have been champions of diversity in neuroscience throughout their careers and have served as amazing mentors and role models for so many early career scientists.”
Photos by Ryan K. Morris for The National Science and Technology Medals Foundation
