Jennifer Lodge, Duke’s Vice President for Research & Innovation, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), serving from 2026-2029.
As a member of the AAAS board, Lodge will be part of the leadership for one of the world’s largest and most honored scientific societies, one that dates back to 1848. The AAAS is dedicated to building and developing an active and cooperative scientific community; fostering connections between researchers and the lay community; and driving public policy through accurate information.
The AAAS states their mission to “Advance science, engineering, and innovation throughout the world for the benefit of all,” with the slogan, “Advancing Science, Serving Society.”
Lodge’s election to this prestigious position underscores Duke’s commitment to supporting not only its own research community, but scientific progress on a national and global scale.
A long-time AAAS fellow, Lodge is “thrilled to be actively engaged with an organization so dedicated to excellence in science advocacy.”
As Duke’s top officer for research and innovation, Lodge serves the more than 10,000 faculty, staff, and students engaged in research. Under her leadership, Duke researchers receive support throughout the research process, from grants administration to commercialization, with more than $1.3 billion in funding and nearly $83 million in revenue from inventions.
Serving on the AAAS board, Lodge brings that same passion and expertise to the national and international scientific community.
Lodge is also the John Strohbehn University Distinguished Professor of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology and has previously served as chair of the Group on Research at the American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC).