

Karin Bornfeldt named 2025 American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology fellow

The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) announced that Dr. Karin Bornfeldt, professor (Metabolism, Endocrinology and Nutrition) has been named among its 2025 class of fellows.
Designation as a fellow recognizes commitment to the ASBMB through a history of exceptional and sustained service to the society as well as impactful accomplishments in research, education, mentorship, and service to the scientific community. Twenty-four fellows were selected this year.
Bornfeldt's lab focuses on understanding the mechanisms of diabetes-accelerated atherosclerosis so that cardiovascular complications of diabetes can be treated or prevented.
She is a fellow of the American Heart Association and has served on the editorial board of the Journal of Biological Chemistry and is an associate editor of the Journal of Lipid Research.