Founded in 1780, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences is both an honorary society that recognizes and celebrates the excellence of its members and an independent research center that convenes leaders from across disciplines to address significant challenges facing the world. This year, four Damon Runyon scientists were among the 261 exceptional individuals elected to the Academy.

 Arshad B. Desai, PhD (Damon Runyon Scholar ’04-’06), University of California, San Diego

 Z. Josh Huang, PhD (Damon Runyon Fellow ’94-’97), Duke University School of Medicine

 Matthew L. Meyerson, MD, PhD (Damon Runyon Fellow ’95-’98), Harvard Medical School, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

 Gordon J. Freeman, PhD (Damon Runyon Fellow ’79-’81), Harvard Medical School, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute