The award presentation will take place at GSA's 56th Annual Scientific Meeting, which will be held from November 21st-25th, 2003 in San Diego, California. The meeting is organized to foster interdisciplinary interactions among gerontological health care clinical, administrative, and research professionals.
Dr. Abrass is recognized not only for his research accomplishments, but also his excellence in clinical care and teaching. He currently serves as Acting Chief of Medicine at Harborview Medical Center, where he participates actively in the care of geriatric patients. He supervises medical students, residents, and fellows, and has served as a clinical and research mentor to numerous talented fellows and postdoctoral trainees in geriatric medicine.
He is widely published in the area of geriatric endocrinology and pharmacology, and has made important contributions to understanding the effects of aging on beta-adrenergic receptor regulation, and the impact of exercise training on cardiovascular function in elderly people.
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Contact: Todd Kluss
tkluss@geron.org
202-842-1275
The Gerontological Society of America
9-Oct-2003