The honor, in recognition of Benoit’s contributions to the field of biomedical engineering, was made official during an induction ceremony at the organization’s annual gathering

Danielle Benoit, Lorry Lokey Chair of the Knight Campus Department of Bioengineering was officially inducted as a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors during a June 18 ceremony at the organization’s annual meeting in Raleigh, North Carolina.

The honor recognizes her contributions to the field of biomedical engineering. An expert in the development of therapeutic biomaterials, Benoit is an NIH- and NSF-funded researcher, whose work has provided insights into the translation of tissue engineering strategies for bone healing and the development of tissue models to discover new drugs and drug delivery systems.

When the honor was announced in December 2023, Bob Guldberg, Vice President and Robert and Leona DeArmond Executive Director of the Knight Campus, praised Benoit for her pursuit of excellence in training, teaching, research, and entrepreneurial activities. 

“This well-deserved recognition reminds us of all the ways she has already made an impact on the world in her career through her remarkable innovations in tissue engineering, bone regeneration, drug delivery, and other inventions in the field of therapeutic biomaterials,” Guldberg said.