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Sergiu Pașca has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine in the USA for his significant contributions to brain research. He is recognized for developing cellular models that enhance understanding of human brain conditions like autism and schizophrenia. As a professor at Stanford, he leads research on brain organoids and assembloids, which facilitate the study of brain development and disorders. Pașca dedicated this honor to his talented team and emphasized the importance of stem cell research in advancing neuroscience. His background includes growing up in Aiud, Romania, and earning accolades in chemistry and medicine before his postdoctoral work at Stanford.