Dr. David W. Coon awarded the M. Powell Lawton Award by the American Psychological Association’s Society of Clinical Geropsychology

Aug 14, 2024 | News

Dr. David W. Coon awarded the M. Powell Lawton Award by the American Psychological Association’s Society of Clinical Geropsychology

Dr. David W. Coon, director of Arizona State University’s Center for Innovation in Healthy and Resilient Aging and associate dean of ASU’s Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, was awarded the M. Powell Lawton Award by the American Psychological Association’s Society of Clinical Geropsychology.

The award is presented at the GSA’s Annual Scientific Meeting to an individual who exemplifies Dr. Lawton’s personal and professional qualities, and whose contributions in gerontology have led to innovations in gerontological treatment, practice or service, prevention, or amelioration of symptoms or barriers. Individuals who have influenced public policy changes or demonstrated leadership in defining and implementing a creative program that led to improvement in the lives of older persons are also eligible.

Learn more about the award at https://www.geron.org/Membership/Member-Center/Awards/Society-Wide-Awards/M-Powell-Lawton-Award

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