Her nominators said, “Dr. Sarfaty is an excellent advisor and mentor to medical students. She goes above and beyond to help and we are so grateful for the time she devotes to us.”
The professor of dermatology and co-director of the Center for Aging Research focuses on epigenetic factors influencing skin stem cell activity, aging, wound healing, and carcinogenesis.
Each year, the ASCI Council considers membership nominations of several hundred physician-scientists and recommends up to 100 candidates for election based on outstanding scholarly achievement
The nominators say, “Dr. Merrill possesses the unique combination of enthusiasm and generosity that makes her an outstanding mentor…Dr. Merrill is inspirational!”
His seven-year term includes five years as liaison for international affairs, in the sixth year he will be chair of the board, and in the seventh year he will serve as president of the society.