The Health in Aging Foundation New Investigator Awards are presented to individuals whose original research, as presented in a submitted abstract for an AGS Annual Scientific Meeting, reflects new and relevant research in geriatrics. The award is designed to recognize individuals who are committed to a career in aging research.
2025 Recipients:
- Lolita Sai Nidadavolu MD, PhD
- Rebecca Rodin, MD, MSc
- Surbhi Singhal, MD
- Nathan Stall, MD, PhD
Lolita Sai Nidadavolu, MD, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Medicine, clinician scientist, and memory disorder specialist at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (JHUSOM). She received her undergraduate degree in Chemistry at Johns Hopkins University and received a joint MD-PhD at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She completed her Internal Medicine training at Brown University and a clinical and research fellowship in Geriatric Medicine at JHUSOM studying the role of chronic inflammation in the development of frailty and cognitive impairment. She joined faculty at JHUSOM in 2021 and her research encompasses basic science and translational studies focused on contributions of age-related immune system changes to physical and cognitive decline. Her innovative research is focused on the development and characterization of novel circulating biomarkers (specifically circulating cell-free DNA) that can predict both future cognitive and physical decline and response to interventions promoting resilience in vulnerable older adults.
Rebecca Rodin, MD, MSc is an Assistant Professor in the Brookdale Department of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Her research focuses on pain management and quality of life for older adults with serious illness using national survey and Medicare claims data. Her work is supported by an NIA GEMSSTAR R03, an American Cancer Society R03, and two Older American Independence Center (OAIC) pilot awards. Her prior work on the impact of bereavement on functional decline and mortality in older adults with serious illness was published in JAMA Network Open, with additional publications in JAMA IM and Journal of Clinical Oncology. Dr. Rodin is an MSTAR research mentor and serves on the Early Investigator committees for OAIC and AAHPM. Her 2025 AGS abstract is the first to show that, in the year following hip fracture, older adults with dementia spend >1 month more in post-acute care/nursing facilities than those without dementia.
Surbhi Singhal, MD is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Hematology/Oncology at the University of California Davis. She participated in the National Institute on Aging’s prestigious Butler Williams Scholars Program and serves on the Analytics Core and the Junior Board for the Cancer and Aging Research Group. Dr. Singhal is a rising leader in geriatric oncology, dedicated to improving the care and quality of life for older adults with advanced cancer. Her research focuses on addressing the unique vulnerabilities of this population by integrating geriatric assessment and supportive care interventions into oncology practice. Through her innovative work, Dr. Singhal has highlighted the critical role of nutritional impairment in predicting quality of life trajectories, emphasizing the need for comprehensive care approaches. With her vision and dedication, Dr. Singhal is poised to make transformative contributions, bringing key geriatric principles to the field of oncology, improving outcomes for older adults with advanced cancers.
Nathan Stall, MD, PhD is a practicing geriatrician at Mount Sinai Hospital (Toronto, Canada) and an early career researcher with the Women’s Age Lab at Women’s College Hospital and the Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto, whose work has had a profound impact on geriatric medicine, aging research, and the care of vulnerable older adults. He graduated with a PhD from the Institute of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation at the University of Toronto in 2022. He is among the few Canadian geriatricians to hold a PhD, and has published over 130 papers, many in leading journals. His studies on dementia care, drug safety, family caregiving, and COVID-19 and nursing homes have influenced health policy and clinical practice, exemplifying his leadership in geriatric medicine. Dr. Stall’s dedication to advancing the field of geriatric medicine through impactful research, mentorship, and advocacy makes him an ideal candidate for the prestigious New Investigator Award. His contributions have already transformed the landscape of aging and long-term care, and his trajectory promises even greater achievements.
Past Recipients of the Health in Aging Foundation New Investigator Award:
2024 Awardees
Sandra Shi, MD, MPH
Snigdha Jain, MD, MHS
Matthew Growdon, MD, MPH
Reuben Ng, PhD
2023 Awardees
Cameron Gettel, MD, MHS
Kaley Hayes, PharmD, PhD
Sara C. LaHue, MD
Brian E McGarry, PT, PhD
2022 Awardees
Jason Falvey, PT, DPT, PhD
Kenneth Lam, MD, MAS
Jasmine Travers, PhD, MHS, RN, AGPCNP-BC
Scott Martin Vouri, PharmD, PhD
2021 Awardees
Scott Bauer, MD, MS
Kah Poh (Melissa) Loh, MBBCh, BAO
Stephanie Nothelle, MD
Ambarish Pandey, MD, MSCS
2020 Awardees
Ashwin Kotwal, MD, MS
Daniel Parker, MD
Adam Simning, MD, PhD
Andrew Zullo, PharmD, ScM, PhD
2019 Awardees
Marlon J.R. Aliberti, MD, PhD
Claire K. Ankuda, MD, MPH, MSc
Rasheeda Hall, MD, MBA, MHS
Carolyn Presley, MD, MHS
2018 Awardees
Lina Ma, MD, PhD
Anil Makam, MD, MAS
Brienne Miner, MD, MHS
Victoria Tang, MD, MAS
2017 Awardees
Andrew Cohen, MD, DPhil
Lorena Gonzalez, MD
Benjamin Han, MD, MPH
Supakanya Wongrakpanich, MD
2016 Awardees
Lauren Ferrante, MD
Lee A. Jennings, MD, MSHS
David S.H. Lee, PharmD, PhD
Neelesh Nadkarni, MD, PhD, FRCPC
Nancy Schoenborn, MD
Anne Suskind, MD, MS
2015 Awardees
Jennifer Lai, MD, MBA
Michael LaMantia, MD, MPH
Una Makris, MD
John Newman, MD, PhD
Ryota Sakurai, PT, PhD
2014 Awardees
Ryan Greysen
Zachary Marcum
Bianca Buurman, RN, PhD
John A. Batsis, MD, FACP
John Dodson
Terrence E. Murphy, PhD
2013 Awardees
Peter Abadir, MD
C. Barrett Bowling, MD
Rebecca Brown, MD, MPH
Gelareh Gabayan, MD, MSHS
2012 Awardees
Christina Bell, MD, MSc
Noll Campbell, PharmD, FASCP, BCPP
Sandy Chang, MD
Dr. Oddom Demontiero MD, FRACP
Mieke Deschodt, RN, MSc, PhD student
Constance H. Fung, MD
Sei J. Lee, MD, MAS
Matthew T. Rondina, M.D.
2011 Awardees
Theresa A. Allison, MD, PhD
Laurie Archbald-Pannone, MD, PhD
Marian Betz, MD, PH
William Hung, MD, MPH
Toru Okura, MD, MSc
Kalpana P. Padala, MD, MS
Krupa Shah, MD, MPH
2010 Awardees
Sarah D. Berry, MD, MPH
Sascha Dublin, MD, PhD
Jane L. Givens, MD, MSCE
Alison J. Huang, MD
Supriya G. Mohile, MD, MS
Esther S. Oh, MD
Ramona L. Rhodes, MD, MPH
Alexander K. Smith, MD, MPH
E. Camille Vaughan, MD, MS