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Dr. Patricia C. Heyn<\/a>, the founding Director of Marymount University\u2019s Center for Optimal Aging<\/a>, has achieved national recognition through the recently announced annual awards from the Gerontological Society of America (GSA)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The country\u2019s largest interdisciplinary organization devoted to the field of aging, it acknowledged 23 individuals this week<\/a> through its prestigious awards program. Dr. Heyn was honored with the Excellence in Rehabilitation of Aging Persons Award, a recognition within the Health Sciences section of the Society that acknowledges outstanding contributions in the field of rehabilitation of aging persons.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am incredibly honored to be selected for this very competitive and prestigious award by our distinguished colleagues from the geriatric rehabilitation sciences community,\u201d Dr. Heyn said. \u201cThis award recognizes the greatest minds who have made a unique and important contribution to the quality of life of our older adults. To me, it also represents a career milestone and carries great responsibility, as I am the first Latina scientist to receive the GSA Excellence in Rehabilitation of Aging Persons Award. More than ever, I feel inspired and committed to championing a diverse and inclusive scientific culture that fosters high standards of health equity for all and serves as a role model for our underrepresented students to pursue their dreams.\u201d<\/p>\n

In early November, Dr. Heyn\u2019s award will be presented at GSA\u2019s 2022 Annual Scientific Meeting<\/a> in Indianapolis, an event organized to foster interdisciplinary collaboration among researchers, educators and practitioners who specialize in the study of the aging process.<\/p>\n

\u201cGSA salutes outstanding research, recognizes distinguished leadership in teaching and service and fosters new ideas through a host of awards,\u201d the organization said in its announcement. \u201cNominated by their peers, the recipients\u2019 achievements serve as milestones in the history and development of gerontology.\u201d<\/p>\n

With more than 25 years of experience in conducting research, educational activities, services and advocacy in gerontology and rehabilitation sciences, Dr. Heyn has published over 100 peer-reviewed scientific abstracts, book chapters and articles. She is renowned for her exceptional research in the evaluation of exercise programs for Alzheimer\u2019s disease, and is also a leader in the development of innovative scientific training and mentoring activities aimed at increasing the diversity of the biomedical science workforce.<\/p>\n

As founding Director of the Center for Optimal Aging, Marymount\u2019s first interdisciplinary research hub, Dr. Heyn will help drive and advance gerontological innovations, discoveries and solutions to promote a meaningful, enriching and dignifying life for all. The Center will foster innovative academic-community partnerships by connecting interdisciplinary teams of scientists, professionals, trainees, students and stakeholders to properly address the needs and quality of life of the older adult population.<\/p>\n

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  Dr. Patricia C. Heyn, the founding Director of Marymount University\u2019s Center for Optimal Aging, has achieved national recognition through the recently announced annual awards from the Gerontological Society of America (GSA). The country\u2019s largest interdisciplinary organization devoted to the field of aging, it acknowledged 23 individuals this week through its prestigious awards program. Dr. […]<\/p>\n

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