Two Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center investigators have been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Evolutionary biologist Dr. Harmit Malik and molecular biologist Dr. Steven Henikoff were honored for their innovative contributions to our understanding of fundamental biological processes. Malik studies how conflicts between genes with opposing functions shape how genes evolve, while Henikoff focuses on the structure, function and evolution of chromosomes, which are structures cells use to help organize and regulate their DNA.
One of the oldest learned societies in the U.S., the Academy was founded in 1780 to honor excellence, convene leaders to examine new ideas, address issues of importance to the nation and the world, and advance the public good. This year, the Academy recognizes the accomplishments and leadership of 261 new members who hail from academia, the arts, industry, public policy and research.
