Prof Clare Bryant elected a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences

Queens’ College Fellow and Professor of Innate Immunity at the University of Cambridge, Professor Clare Bryant, has been elected as a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences, one of the UK’s most prestigious recognitions for leaders in biomedical and health research.

The new Fellows have been recognised for their remarkable contributions to advancing medical science, ground breaking research discoveries and translating developments into benefits for patients and the wider public. Their work exemplifies the Academy’s mission to create an open and progressive research sector that improves health for everyone.

Reflecting on the honour, she shared:

“I am excited to have been invited to be a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences. This reflects the outstanding science that my incredible research group have generated over many years and it would not have been possible without them”

Professor Bryant is among 54 distinguished scientists newly elected to the Academy this year. She is one of only four academics from the University of Cambridge selected in this cohort:

• Professor Sam Behjati – Professor of Paediatric Oncology, Honorary Consultant Paediatric Oncologist at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Fellow at Corpus Christi
• Professor Frank Reimann – Institute of Metabolic Science-Metabolic Research Laboratories
• Professor Mina Ryten – Department of Clinical Neurosciences, UK Dementia Research Institute

Article adapted from:

Cambridge University: https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/cambridge-researchers-named-as-2025-academy-of-medical-sciences-fellows