ICase Western Reserve University School of Medicine faculty member and alumnus James M. Anderson was one of 65 people elected to the Institute of Medicine (IOM) of the National Academies.

"Members are elected through a highly selective process that recognizes those who have made major contributions to the advancement of the medical sciences, health care and public health," said IOM President Harvey V. Fineberg. "Election is considered one of the highest honors in the fields of medicine and health."

Anderson, a professor of pathology, macromolecular science and biomedical engineering who earned his medical degree in 1976, is an internationally recognized scientist who has made pioneering and significant advancements in the understanding of biological interactions and biology-based design criteria for biomaterials, prostheses and medical devices.

Working in the field for more than 30 years, his research has led to new designs and materials that enhance the performance of medical devices and prostheses.
Among his many honors, Anderson is the only recipient of a biomaterials-related MERIT (Method to Extend Research in Time) Award from the National Institutes of Health's National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.

An expert in clinical device retrieval and evaluation and policy development, Anderson has provided leadership and contributions to the science and engineering of biomaterials and medical devices throughout the world. He has authored or co-authored more than 300 publications.

At Case, Anderson mentors graduate and medical students in pathology, polymer science and biomedical engineering.

In addition to his medical degree, Anderson holds a bachelor's degree in chemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and a doctorate in chemistry from Oregon State University.

He joins eight other living Case faculty members elected to the IOM in previous years.

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