The CBE Department would like to congratulate Professor Cato T. Laurencin on receiving the Priestley Medal, the highest honor in Chemistry after the Nobel Prize. This award recognizes his pioneering work in the fields of polymer science, biomaterials, and regenerative engineering, which has transformed the landscape of modern medicine. Professor Laurencin is an inspiration to many, and his contributions to science will have a lasting impact on generations to come. To read Dr. Laurencin's speech in Chemical & Engineering News, please click here.