Polverini, McCauley New AAAS Fellows

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 for their efforts to advance scientific applications that are considered scientifically or socially distinguished.

Chosen by their peers, Polverini and McCauley were honored in 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 of science worldwide.