National Institute on Aging Director to Address Human Life Span Extension: How Much Further? How Much Healthier?
WASHINGTON, May 1, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Richard J Hodes, M.D., who heads the nation's research on aging as Director of the National Institute on Aging at NIH, will present the latest research on the human life span's 20-year extension over the past five decades, how much further could it conceivably go and, importantly, can we do it healthier, at a National Press Club Newsmaker at 10 AM on Thursday, May 7.
A leading immunologist, Dr. Hodes was named Director of the NIA in 1993, to oversee studies of the biological, clinical, behavioral and social aspects of aging.
Under Dr. Hodes' stewardship, the NIA budget has surpassed $1 billion, reflecting increased public interest in aging as America and the world grow older. Dr. Hodes has devoted his tenure to the development of a strong, diverse, and balanced research program, focusing on the genetics and biology of aging, basic and clinical studies aimed at reducing disease and disability, including Alzheimer's disease and age-related cognitive change, and investigation of the behavioral and social aspects of aging.
Dr. Hodes also directs the Federal research effort to find effective ways to treat or prevent Alzheimer's Disease.
This Newsmakers news conference is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 7 in the club's Fourth Estate Restaurant on the 13th floor of the National Press Building, 529 14TH Street NW, Washington DC 20045.
Like all Newsmaker events, this news conference is open to credentialed media and NPC members, free of charge. No advance registration is required.
Contact: Bob Weiner, Newsmaker Event Host, 301-283-0821/202-306-1200 [email protected]
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