Irving S. Wright & Vincent Cristofalo “rising Star” Awards Presentation, Lecture, and Reception
Year: 2017
Type: article
Abstract: AFAR presents two scientific awards annually to members of the aging research community whose outstanding work advances the field of aging research. The honorary scientific awards are named for visionary scientists whose leadership made AFAR and aging research what it is today. 2017 Irving S. Wright Award of Distinction Winner: Mark S. Lachs, MD, MPH, Psaty Distinguished Professor of Clinical Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College Talk Title: “More Alike Than You Think: What Elder Abuse Research Has Taught Me About The Integration of Biological and Social Sciences In Aging About the Wright Award: In 1981, Dr. Irving S. Wright, a noted cardiologist, brought together a group of far-sighted scientists and lay people to found AFAR. The Irving S. Wright Award of Distinction is named in honor of the founder of AFAR and is intended to honor exceptional contributions to basic or clinical research in the field of aging by member of the scientific community. 2017 Vincent Cristofalo “Rising Star” Award in Aging Research Winner: Dongsheng Cai, MD, PhD, Professor of Molecular Pharmacology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine Talk title: “Hypothalamic inflammation in neural control of aging” About the Cristofalo Award: The late Vincent Cristofalo devoted his professional career equally to two pursuits: Doing aging research, and encouraging younger scientists to investigate important problems in the biology of aging. Vince set an example of wise leadership, sophisticated judgment, and solid accomplishment that remain an inspiration to all who knew him. In his honor, AFAR established the Vincent Cristofalo “Rising Star” Award in Aging Research.
Source: Innovation in Aging
Authors: S. Lederman, H. Herman
Institution: American Federation for Aging Research
Language: English
Subfield: Aging
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,977
OpenAlex ID: W2724953961