
Kruglyak studies the genetic basis of heritable traits to understand how changes at the level of DNA are shaped by molecular and evolutionary forces, and how such changes lead to the observable differences among individuals within a species.

Leonid Kruglyakĭiller–von Furstenberg Family Professor of Human Geneticsĭistinguished professor of human genetics and biological chemistry García-Garibay completed two terms in the Chemical Sciences Roundtable of the National Academies, has been named a fellow of the American Chemical Society, and is a member of the Mexican Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. In addition to serving on the editorial boards of the Journal of Organic Chemistry, Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry and Crystal Growth & Design, he was an associate editor for the Journal of the American Chemical Society for nine years. García-Garibay, who serves as dean of the UCLA College Division of Physical Sciences and senior dean of the UCLA College, is one of the world’s foremost authorities in reactive intermediates, solid-state organic chemistry, photochemistry, green chemistry and crystalline molecular machines. Miguel García-Garibayĭistinguished professor of chemistry and biochemistry The UCLA faculty members who were honored this year are Miguel García-Garibay, Leonid Kruglyak, Gary Segura and Min Zhou. One of the highest honors a scientist can achieve, academy membership celebrates ongoing illustrious original research. Four UCLA professors are among the 120 newly elected members of the National Academy of Sciences, which also chose 23 new international members for 2023.
