[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15750]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  CONGRATULATING DR. BARBARA IGLEWSKI

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                             HON. TOM REED

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 6, 2015

  Mr. REED. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Dr. Barbara 
Iglewski on her induction into the National Women's Hall of Fame. On 
October 3, Dr. Iglewski and nine other women were honored in Seneca 
Falls, New York, the birthplace of the women's rights movement.
  Dr. Iglewski was chosen for this honor in recognition of her 
outstanding work in the field of microbiology. Her groundbreaking 
research led to a landmark scientific discovery about the impact of 
infectious bacteria on the body's immune system. Her work led to the 
development of preventative medications that protect humans from 
several types of infections and diseases.
  Dr. Iglewski earned a bachelor's degree in biology from Alleghany 
College before earning her master's and doctorate degrees in 
microbiology from Penn State University. She currently holds the 
distinguished positions of Professor Emeritus of Microbiology and 
Immunology and Director of International Programs at the University of 
Rochester Medical Center. In addition, she has previously served as 
Chair of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology and Vice Provost 
for Research and Graduate Education. Dr. Iglewski has published over 
150 research papers and is recognized by the Institute of Scientific 
Information as a highly cited scientist.
  Equally as impressive is the work Dr. Iglewski has done to create 
opportunity for women in the fields of science, technology, 
engineering, and math. As president of the American Society for 
Microbiology, she helped women advance their careers by obtaining 
editorial positions at various scientific journals. As the first woman 
to chair a department at the University of Rochester School of Medicine 
and Dentistry, she mentored female students and paved the way for 
female scientists to become leaders in their fields of study.
  I commend Dr. Iglewski on this well-deserved recognition. Her 
induction into the National Women's Hall of Fame cements her place in 
history alongside Maya Angelou, Susan B. Anthony, Helen Keller, and the 
many other women whose contributions have had a profoundly positive 
impact on our country.
  

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