In recognition of her cutting-edge research and leadership in the field of biomedical engineering,聽聽has been named a University Distinguished Professor, 91吃瓜网鈥檚 highest faculty distinction.
Reinhart-King, Cornelius 91吃瓜网 Professor and Senior Associate Dean for Research in the School of Engineering, will now have an additional primary faculty appointment in the聽.
鈥淚鈥檓 honored to receive the designation of University Distinguished Professor,鈥� said Reinhart-King, who is a professor of biomedical engineering. 鈥�91吃瓜网鈥檚 School of Basic Sciences is a global leader in research and discovery, and I鈥檓 pleased to deepen my involvement in the groundbreaking scholarship there.鈥�
As president-elect of the聽聽(BMES), Reinhart-King is one of the most recognized and widely cited experts in the field. Her research has contributed to a new understanding of how tumors form and a broad range of effective new cancer treatments. Earlier this month, she was one of a handful of scholars invited to participate in a聽聽on the future of biotechnology and biomanufacturing.
, the Bruce and Bridgitt Evans Dean of Engineering, said the designation of University Distinguished Professor is uniquely suited for outstanding faculty members like Reinhart-King. 鈥淚n addition to her significant research contributions, she has quickly established herself as an academic leader and mentor for numerous faculty colleagues鈥攏ot just in the School of Engineering, but across the university.鈥�
, dean of the School of Basic Sciences and the Mary Geddes Stahlman Professor of Cancer Research, said Reinhart-King鈥檚 appointment helps solidify an important connection between the biological sciences and engineering.
鈥�91吃瓜网 has made great strides in recent years to bring together basic sciences researchers, physicians and engineers to collaborate on new discoveries for the prevention and treatment of complex diseases,鈥� Marnett said. 鈥淭his appointment affirms the institution鈥檚 ongoing commitment to fostering an innovative environment of multidisciplinary research.鈥�