Gerald Joyce elected to the American Philosophical Society 

Salk President Gerald Joyce, MD, PhD, was elected to the American Philosophical Society, the nation’s oldest learned society, founded in 1743 by Benjamin Franklin. Joyce, a pioneer in evolutionary and molecular biology, has spent his career exploring the origins and evolution of life while advancing technologies that continue to shape modern medicine and biotechnology. His election recognizes both his scientific leadership and the global impact of Salk’s foundational research.