University of Florida Honors Faculty with Induction into the Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine

Five of UF’s faculty will be inducted into The Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine of Florida on Friday, recognizing their contributions in areas that range from using novel treatments to improve heart disease outcomes to translating basic biological discoveries into longer lifespans.

The faculty include Dominick J. Angiolillo, professor of medicine and medical director at UF Health Cardiovascular Center, J. Scott Angle, senior vice president for agricultural and natural resources, Roger B. Fillingim, distinguished professor and associate dean of planning and institutional effectiveness for the College of Dentistry, Christiaan Leeuwenburgh, professor in the Institute on Aging, and Neil Sullivan, professor of physics. The full list of 2024 inductees is here.

“We are incredibly proud to celebrate the induction of these distinguished faculty members into the Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine of Florida, ” said Joe Glover, UF’s interim provost. “Their groundbreaking work not only enhances our understanding of critical health challenges, agricultural innovation, and the basic sciences but also exemplifies the University of Florida’s commitment to advancing knowledge and improving lives. This recognition underscores the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and the impactful contributions our faculty make to society.”

The 2024 Academy meeting will be held at the Rosen College of Hospitality Management in Orlando on November 1-2. Interested stakeholders (faculty, industry, government professionals, as well as students and other stakeholders) are invited to attend. The induction ceremony will kick off the event, which also includes a keynote talk by Victor Dzau, president of the National Academy of Medicine, and plenary sessions on topics such as climate change and university-industry entrepreneurship in Florida.