Source: The Vet Scope
The National Academy of Medicine elected two veterinarians, Dr. Nicola Mason and Dr. Felix Lankester, to its Class of 2026, recognizing their contributions to cancer immunotherapy and rabies elimination. The elections occurred during the academy’s October 18–19 annual meeting in Washington, D.C.
Dr. Mason, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, was honored for her comparative oncology research using naturally occurring cancers in dogs to advance treatments for animals and humans. Her work includes developing vaccines, cellular therapies, gene therapies, and monoclonal antibody treatments. Dr. Lankester, a professor at Washington State University, was recognized for his leadership in rabies elimination efforts across Africa. His research has improved vaccine storage methods and supported community-based vaccination programs in underserved regions.
Their elections highlight the Veterinary profession’s contributions to One Health initiatives, demonstrating how Veterinary research advances human medicine, infectious disease prevention, and global public health.
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