Ann Arbor, MI - October 29, 2007 - Dean Peter Polverini and Dr. Laurie McCauley have been elected Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. They were among 471 scientists nationwide to be awarded the distinction this year for their efforts to advance scientific applications that are considered scientifically or socially distinguished.

Chosen by their peers, Polverini and McCauley will be honored next February at a Fellows Forum during the 2008 AAAS annual meeting in Boston.

Polverini, also a professor of dentistry and a professor of pathology, was recognized for his contributions to the field of vascular biology and the role of angiogenesis in tumorigenesis, and for his efforts to incorporate science into dental education.

McCauley, the William K. and Mary Anne Najjar Professor of Periodontics, professor of pathology, and chair of the Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, was recognized for her contributions to the field of skeletal physiology, particularly delineating the mechanisms of parathyroid hormone action during bone regeneration and the pathophysiology of skeletal metastases.

The American Association for the Advancement of Science is an international, nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing science around the world by serving as an educator, leader, and professional association. Founded in 1848, AAAS serves 262 affiliated societies and academies of science serving 10 million individuals. In addition to organizing membership activities, AAAS publishes the journal Science as well as scientific newsletters, books, and reports, and leads programs that raise the bar of understanding for science worldwide.

The University of Michigan School of Dentistry is one of the nation's leading dental schools engaged in oral health care education, research, patient care, and community service. General dental care clinics and specialty clinics providing advanced treatment enable the School to offer dental services and programs to patients throughout Michigan. Classroom and clinic instruction prepare future dentists, dental specialists, and dental hygienists for practice in private offices, hospitals, academia, and public agencies. Research seeks to discover and apply new knowledge that can help patients worldwide. For more information about the School of Dentistry, visit the Web at: www.dent.umich.edu.

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