Richard Hodes

Richard Hodes is a prominent American scientist specializing in aging and the immune system. As the director of the National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the NIH, he oversees research aimed at understanding how aging affects health and discovering ways to improve quality of life in older adults. His work involves studying the biological processes that contribute to aging and age-related diseases, with the goal of developing interventions to promote healthy aging and extend lifespan.