Physician-Scientist Cynthia Gyamfi-Bannerman Elected to National Academy of Medicine

Election to the National Academy of Medicine is considered one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine and recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service. New members are elected by current members through a process that recognizes individuals who have made major contributions to the advancement of the medical sciences, health care and public health and inspires positive actions across sectors.

Recognized as an international leader in maternal-fetal medicine, Gyamfi-Bannerman was elected for her pioneering landmark clinical trials that expanded the use of antenatal corticosteroids to improve respiratory outcomes for infants born late preterm and changing obstetric practice internationally. The follow-up studies provided novel insights on hypoglycemia, neurodevelopment and growth in children born late preterm.