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Date:4/22/2009

ring from diabetes are required to measure their glucose levels several times daily. The technology, the core of ThearSense's Freestyle, was quickly adopted for more than a billion painless glucose assays each year. In 2004 Abbott Laboratories acquired TheraSense, including FreeStyle and the continuous glucose-monitoring FreeStyle Navigator technologies and patents.

"I was fortunate to work with exceptional colleagues through my years in engineering and science," Heller said. "We recognized that as engineers we contribute by bringing working, life-improving products to people, and that as scientists we are here to uncover new truths. On occasion, we were able to engineer products based on the truths we uncovered."

Heller's lifetime contributions to science are described in 240 publications and include 102 U.S. patents, with 35 remaining in use.

In 2008, Heller received the National Medal of Technology and Innovation for his contributions to electrochemistry and bioelectrochemistry that led to the development of products that have improved the quality of life of millions.

The American Academy of Arts & Sciences announced the election of 210 new fellows and 19 foreign honorary members to join one of the nation's most prestigious honorary societies and centers for independent policy research in the areas of the sciences, humanities and arts, business, public affairs and the nonprofit sector.

The scholars, scientists, jurists, writers, artists, civic, corporate and philanthropic leaders come from 28 states and 11 countries and range in age from 33 to 83. They represent universities, museums, national laboratories, private research institutes, businesses and foundations. This year's group also includes Nobel laureates and recipients of the Pulitzer and Pritzker prizes, MacArthur Fellowships, the National Medal of Arts, and Academy, Grammy and Tony awards.

The Academy, established in 1780 by founders of the nation, und
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Contact: Adam Heller heller@che.utexas.edu 512-471-8874 University of Texas at Austin Source:Eurekalert

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