Title(s):
Professor of Medicine
Co-Director, Biology of Healthy Aging Program, Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology
Appointment Phone:
410-550-0925
Primary Location:
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Expertise:
General Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine
Education and Experience
Training
- University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (Cincinnati OH) (1998)
Residencies
- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (Baltimore MD)/ General Internal Medicine (1991)
- The Johns Hopkins Hospital (Baltimore MD)/ Oncology (1990)
Fellowships
- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (Baltimore MD)/ Geriatric Medicine (1993)
Certifications
- Geriatric Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine (2004)
- Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine (2001)
Locations
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
5501 Hopkins Bayview Circle
Asthma and Allergy Center
Baltimore, MD 21224
Appointment Phone: 410-550-0925
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Department / Division
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Medicine - Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology
Centers/Institutes
Bio
Physician Title
Co-Director, Biology of Healthy Aging Program, Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology
Awards and Honors
Resident Teaching Award Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center 1991
New Investigators Award American Geriatrics Society 1995
Summer Training Course in University of Texas Health Science 1995
Experimental Aging Research Center, San Antonio
Pfizer - American Geriatrics Society Fellowship 1993-1995
The Rehabilitation Accreditation Commission Certification for the Terrace 1998
Rehabilitation Unit (CARF)
Brookdale National Fellowship 1995-1998
Paul Beeson Faculty Scholar, American Federation for Aging Research 1998-2001
Honorary Doctoral Degree, Capital University, Columbus, Ohio 2004
Gerontology Society of America State of the Art Symposium Award 2005
Appointment to the Raymond and Anna Lublin Professorship in Medicine 2010
New Investigators Award American Geriatrics Society 1995
Summer Training Course in University of Texas Health Science 1995
Experimental Aging Research Center, San Antonio
Pfizer - American Geriatrics Society Fellowship 1993-1995
The Rehabilitation Accreditation Commission Certification for the Terrace 1998
Rehabilitation Unit (CARF)
Brookdale National Fellowship 1995-1998
Paul Beeson Faculty Scholar, American Federation for Aging Research 1998-2001
Honorary Doctoral Degree, Capital University, Columbus, Ohio 2004
Gerontology Society of America State of the Art Symposium Award 2005
Appointment to the Raymond and Anna Lublin Professorship in Medicine 2010
Expertise
- General Internal Medicine
- Geriatric Medicine
Professional Highlights
1993-95 Instructor of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
(J. Roth, M.D. and A. Shuldiner, M.D., mentors)
1995-2001 Assistant Professor, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
(J. Burton, M.D. and L.P. Fried, M.D., mentors)
1997-2003 Medical Director, Terrace Rehabilitation Unit, Johns Hopkins Geriatrics Center, Baltimore, MD
2001-2009 Associate Professor of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore MD (L.P. Fried, M.D., mentor)
2009-present Professor of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore MD (L.P. Fried, M.D., mentor)
2008-present Co-Director, Biology of Frailty Program, Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology,
Baltimore, MD
(J. Roth, M.D. and A. Shuldiner, M.D., mentors)
1995-2001 Assistant Professor, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
(J. Burton, M.D. and L.P. Fried, M.D., mentors)
1997-2003 Medical Director, Terrace Rehabilitation Unit, Johns Hopkins Geriatrics Center, Baltimore, MD
2001-2009 Associate Professor of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore MD (L.P. Fried, M.D., mentor)
2009-present Professor of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore MD (L.P. Fried, M.D., mentor)
2008-present Co-Director, Biology of Frailty Program, Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology,
Baltimore, MD
Research
Research Interests
- Biology that influences chronic inflammation, frailty and vulnerability to adverse outcomes observed in older adults. Working closely with a multidisciplinary group of investigators at Johns Hopkins and across the country, Dr. Walston has led developmental efforts for important conceptual frameworks surrounding frailty and risk for adverse outcomes. The results of these studies hold great promise for decreasing chronic disease burden and improving quality of life for older adults.
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Languages
- English
- German
Memberships
Professional Societies:
American Diabetes Association
American Geriatrics Society
Gerontologic Society of America
American College of Physicians
American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine
Advisory Committees
Bayview Scientific Advisory board 2007 present
GCRC Advisory Committee 2001 present
Chase Brexton Health Services Board of Directors 1999-2006
Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology Executive Committee 2008 - present
University of Michigan Older American Independent Center (OAIC) Advisory Board 2006 - present
University of Florida Older American Independent Center (OAIC) Advisory Board 2008 present
University of Pittsburgh American Independent Center (OAIC) Advisory Board 2008 - present
Review Groups/Study Sections
European Union Health Commission''s 7th Research Framework Program (FP7)
Muscle Weakness Program (Reviewer) 2007- present
Beeson K-23 Career Development in Aging Research (Reviewer) 2009
Aging Systems and Geriatrics Study Section (Reviewer) 2008- present
American Diabetes Association
American Geriatrics Society
Gerontologic Society of America
American College of Physicians
American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine
Advisory Committees
Bayview Scientific Advisory board 2007 present
GCRC Advisory Committee 2001 present
Chase Brexton Health Services Board of Directors 1999-2006
Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology Executive Committee 2008 - present
University of Michigan Older American Independent Center (OAIC) Advisory Board 2006 - present
University of Florida Older American Independent Center (OAIC) Advisory Board 2008 present
University of Pittsburgh American Independent Center (OAIC) Advisory Board 2008 - present
Review Groups/Study Sections
European Union Health Commission''s 7th Research Framework Program (FP7)
Muscle Weakness Program (Reviewer) 2007- present
Beeson K-23 Career Development in Aging Research (Reviewer) 2009
Aging Systems and Geriatrics Study Section (Reviewer) 2008- present
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