Miguel Nicolelis elected member of the French Academy of Sciences

Miguel Nicolelis receiving medal from Guy Laval

Miguel Nicolelis, became one of four Brazilian scientists elected to the French Academy of Sciences. Founded in 1666, the French Academy of Sciences is one of the five academies comprising the Institut de France and has among its members, the most important scientists and researchers in the world, elected by academic groups. The ceremony of presentation of 18 new foreign members took place at the Institute of France, on 15 June 2010.

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