On behalf of the Evaluation Committee, I am pleased to announce the winner of the 2017–2018 Geriatrics Travel Award,
Emiel O. Hoogendijk, a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, the VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, who will be supported with 800 Swiss Francs towards his travel expenses to attend an academic conference in 2018. His research interests focus on frailty, physical functioning and social functioning.
We would like to thank all the applicants for submitting the diverse and fascinating range of research topics. Please join me in congratulating Dr. Emiel O. Hoogendijk on his award!