Dr. Clifford Woolf elected to the National Academy of Medicine

We are thrilled to share that Clifford Woolf, Director of the Kirby Neurobiology Center at Boston Children’s Hospital , has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine (NAM)—one of the highest honors in the field of health and medicine.

Election to NAM recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to medical science, health care, and public health. Dr. Woolf’s pioneering research has transformed our understanding of the mechanisms of pain and neural plasticity, paving the way for new approaches to treating chronic pain and neurodegenerative diseases.

This well-deserved recognition reflects not only his groundbreaking discoveries but also his leadership and mentorship within the neuroscience community.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Woolf on this incredible achievement!