Scientific Awards

AFAR presents four 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. Nominations for honorary scientific awards are by invitation only.

George M Martin

The George M. Martin Lifetime Achievement in Mentoring Award

Irving S Wright 2

The Irving S. Wright Award of Distinction

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The Vincent Cristofalo Rising Star Award in Aging Research

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The Terrie Fox Wetle Rising Star Award in Health Services and Aging Research

2024 Scientific Awards To Be Announced Soon!

Save the dates for the 2024 Awards Presentations, Lectures, and Receptions:

2024 Cristofalo Award
American Aging Association (AGE) Annual Meeting | Madison, WI
Award Presentation, Lecture, and Reception
Sunday, June 2, 2024 7:30 – 9:00 pm

2024 Martin, Wetle, and Wright Awards
Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Annual Scientific Meeting | Seattle, WA
Awards Presentations, Lectures, and Reception
Thursday, November 14, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.