Three academies make up the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Trudy Mackay was first elected to the National Academy of Sciences in 2010. She’s also now the University’s first-ever member of the prestigious National Academy of Medicine (NAM). Election to the Academy recognizes individuals who have made major contributions to the advancement of medical sciences, health care and public health.

Mackay, director of the Clemson University Institute for Human Genetics, was selected as one of the world’s leading geneticists for her pioneering studies on the genetic architecture of complex traits and her discovery of fundamental principles of quantitative genetics with broad applications to medicine.

Mackay, the Self Family Endowed Chair of Human Genetics at Clemson, said the NAM honor will enhance Clemson’s advancement of precision medicine.

Dr. Victor J. Dzau presenting Dr. Trudy Mackay her certificate of induction into the National Academy of Medicine

Learn more about Dr. Mackay’s recent accomplishment here: https://news.clemson.edu/clemson-professor-trudy-mackay-elected-to-the-national-academy-of-medicine/