The award presentation will take place at GSA's 58th Annual Scientific Meeting, which will be held from November 18th-22nd, 2005 in Orlando, FL. The actual conferral will occur on Saturday the 19th at 5:15 p.m. at the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort. The meeting is organized to foster interdisciplinary interactions among clinical, administrative, and research professionals who specialize in the study of the aging process.
Brown Wilson's career spans a broad range of academic and professional activities in aging and long-term care, including teaching, research, program design, and implementation. Her work encompasses service at the community, state, national, and international levels. Throughout her career, she has been dedicated to bridging the gap between research and practice, with emphasis on practical applications and mentorship opportunities. Since 2000 she has been president of the Jessie F. Richardson Foundation in Portland, Oregon.
Her Oregon-based assisted living companies have provided development and management services to over 200 projects in 17 states with more than 7,000 residents, many of which serve specialized populations, including Native Americans, Spanish speakers, African Americans, the deaf, the mentally ill, and urban low-income individuals.
Individuals who are mid-career and actively engaged in the conception and development of innovative programs that demonstrate excellence in translating research into practical application or policy are eligible for this prize. The winner traditionally presents a lecture at the A
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Contact: Todd Kluss
tkluss@geron.org
202-842-1275
The Gerontological Society of America
16-Nov-2005