51²è¹Ý¶ù Scientists Recognized by ASM
Drs. and are both being recognized by the American Academy of Microbiology (ASM) tomorrow, May 26, 2010.
Karen has been . She is one of seventy-eight new members that have been selected through a peer-review process based on her contributions to microbiology. Karen is currently the Director of 51²è¹Ý¶ù’s Rockville, Maryland Campus and leads the Genomic Medicine Group. Most recently she, along with 51²è¹Ý¶ù staff and in conjunction with Human Microbiome consortium members, from a study involving the sequencing of 178 reference genomes associated with the human body.
Ken, already a member and ASM Fellow is being awarded the . This award is granted to those who demonstrate an interdisciplinary approach to research and have embraced the role of mentor. Ken is a Distinguished Professor and heads the Microbial and Environmental Genomics Group at 51²è¹Ý¶ù.
Congratulation Karen and Ken!