Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory’s (CSHL’s) John Inglis, Charla Lambert, and Jason Williams have been elected Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Since 1874, the AAAS has recognized scientists, engineers, and innovators for their efforts to advance science in service to society.
Inglis was recognized “for advancing science through his leadership of the CSHL Press and co-founding bioRxiv and medRxiv, the first preprint servers for the life sciences.” He led CSHL’s publishing house from 1987 to 2025, growing its catalog to include eight scientific journals and over 200 titles, from lab manuals to children’s books. In 2026, he joined openRxiv, which oversees bioRxiv and medRxiv, as the chair of the nonprofit’s Scientific Advisory Board.
“I am honored that my work in science communication has been recognized in this way by an organization that does so much to help science advance and make the public at large aware of scientific truth,” he says.
Lambert is CSHL’s Career Advancement & Scientific Engagement Officer. She was honored for her “tireless work in advancing the careers of all young scientists by building a welcoming environment through program development in scientific training, communication, pathways, and professional networks.” Since joining CSHL in 2011, Lambert has spearheaded career advancement initiatives for students, postdocs, technicians, and professional scientists who conduct research year-round at CSHL.
“I’m grateful for the colleagues I’ve had the opportunity to collaborate with and learn from here at CSHL,” Lambert says. “AAAS is a fantastic organization that values contributions by scientists working throughout the whole ecosystem. It also advocates on behalf of scientists worldwide in public policy, government relations, and science diplomacy. I’m honored to be connected with both AAAS and its community of fellows.”
Williams was honored for his “distinguished contributions to education in computational biology and bioinformatics internationally and developing broad communities devoted to FAIR principles, equity, inclusion, and diversity.” As assistant director of CSHL’s Dolan DNA Learning Center, Williams has been instrumental in helping to bring the latest technologies and teaching approaches for working with DNA into classrooms around the world through dedicated hands-on programs for students and teachers.
“This honor reflects the longstanding commitment of CSHL and the DNA Learning Center to make science accessible to all,” he says. “In an environment shaped by visionary leadership, I have been privileged to help expand global access to computational biology education and to build communities dedicated to open, equitable participation in science. As data-driven research reshapes our world, it is essential that everyone has the opportunity to contribute to—and benefit from—scientific discovery.”
Inglis, Lambert, and Williams join a long list of CSHL faculty and administrators who have been named AAAS Fellows, including President Bruce Stillman, Director of Research Leemor Joshua-Tor, and education program leaders Ludmila Pollock, David Stewart, and Jan Witkowski.
Written by: Nick Wurm, Communications Specialist | wurm@cshl.edu | 516-367-5940