National Recognitions

From prestigious fellowships to groundbreaking research grants, our faculty consistently redefine the boundaries of medical knowledge and practice. Explore a curated collection of prestigious accolades, recognizing the outstanding contributions of our faculty across diverse disciplines.


The National Academies

Election to any of the National Academies is among the highest honors that academic faculty can receive. 

The National Academy of Inventors (NAI) recognizes inventors with patents issued from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, enhances the visibility of academic technology and innovation, and translates the inventions of its members to benefit society.  Fellows are nominated by their peers for outstanding contributions, support, and enhancement of innovation.  

The National Academy of Medicine (formerly the Institute of Medicine) members are elected in recognition of their professional achievement and commitment to volunteer service in activities of the Academy.

Learn more about the various National Academics. A number of CWRU faculty are elected members of one or more of the national academies in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements. 


Research and Scholarship Awards

CWRU faculty and researchers are awarded top grants and fellowships from prestigious national and international organizations.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) awards support exceptionally creative researchers and scientists throughout the country and abroad; help in the training of research investigators; and foster communication of medical and health sciences information.

American Society for Nutrition award recipients represent the most prestigious and elite professionals and emerging leaders in nutrition science and practice.

The Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine is a scientific society that promotes investigation in the biomedical sciences by encouraging and facilitating interchange of scientific information among disciplines. 

Howard Hughes Medical Institute selects investigators who demonstrate innovative approaches to the study of biological problems through the biomedical disciplines, and who have the potential to make significant contributions to science.

Explore our faculty members who have been recognized with these prestigious awards and accolades. 


Case SOM faculty and researchers are also elected members of premier academies and societies around the world.

Learn more about our Academy Scholars.