Leslie S. Cutler, chancellor and provost for health affairs at the UConn Health Center, has been elected to the board of directors of the Association of Academic Health Centers (AHC).

Located in Washington, D.C., AHC is a national, nonprofit organization representing more than 100 health complexes at major universities in the United States. These complexes comprise the primary resources for education in the health professions, research and patient care.

AHC seeks to influence public dialogue on significant health and science policy issues and is to improve public health through leadership and cooperative action with others.

"I am proud to be part of this special group," said Cutler. "As a member of the AHC board, I will have the opportunity to work with outstanding people to help improve the country's medical education and research programs and ultimately improve the quality of patient care."

Cutler's term is for three year.

Jane Shaskan