Professor Michael Schneider elected as a Fellow of Academy of Medical Sciences

Professor Michael Schneider, Director of the BHF Centre at Imperial College London, has been elected as a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences.

Professor Schneider joined Imperial in 2007 as Head of Cardiovascular Science for the National Heart and Lung Institute and became Head of the Division in January 2009. He was previously based at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.

His work looks at issues such as how to rescue the loss of muscle cells in damaged hearts by investigating how certain very rare cells known as cardiac progenitor cells, which can potentially regenerate heart muscle, are able to renew themselves.

On hearing the news, Professor Schneider said: “The Academy of Medical Sciences embodies all the best of UK biomedical research, and Imperial's Academy members are each extraordinarily gifted individuals. It is gratifying to receive this recognition, especially as a newcomer to the community here.”

Academy Fellows are elected for outstanding contributions to the advancement of medical science, for innovative application of scientific knowledge and for their conspicuous service to healthcare. The total number of Imperial Fellows is now 76.