By Anthony L. Teano, MLA, and Peter Abadir, MD

The #FrailtyFighter series is back! As part of our ongoing effort to promote frailty science, we are once again collaborating with the International Conference on Frailty and Sarcopenia Research (ICFSR) to highlight key presentations and contributors.

Since 2023, our Frailty Science team (supported by the Johns Hopkins Older American Independence Center) has worked to elevate the voices of both established and emerging investigators in the field of frailty. This year, we are excited to showcase 25 #FrailtyFighters—dedicated researchers making impactful contributions to frailty research.

Honoring a Leader in Frailty Science

A special highlight of ICFSR 2025 is the Lifetime Achievement Award presentation to Dr. Jeremy Walston, a co-PI of the Frailty Science team and the Johns Hopkins Older Americans Independence Center. Dr. Walston’s groundbreaking contributions have shaped the field, and we are proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition. His work continues to influence frailty research worldwide, and his legacy as a mentor, investigator, and leader in aging research remains a guiding force for many in the field.

The award presentation will take place on March 12 at 3:10 PM—a moment to recognize a career dedicated to advancing knowledge and improving care for older adults.

The Johns Hopkins #FrailtyFighters at ICFSR 2025

Johns Hopkins University is sending a strong team to Toulouse this year, with nine JHU #FrailtyFighters delivering impactful presentations:

📢 Dr. Michael Bene – Oral Communications (March 12, 4:30 PM)
📌 Multiomics Reveals Mechanisms of Rejuvenation in Aged Mice by Losartan

📢 Drs. Qian-Li Xue, Karen Bandeen-Roche, and Melissa deCardi Hladek – Symposium (March 13, 2:20 PM)
📌 Unraveling Physical Resilience: Psychosocial Determinants, Stress-Response Physiology, and the Mediating Role of Frailty in Shaping Clinical Phenotypes and Outcomes

📢 Dr. Jenny Peña Dias – Oral Communications (March 13, 3:10 PM)
📌 Sex Hormone Binding Globulin and Incident Frailty in Women with HIV

📢 Drs. Sean Leng, Reyhan Westbrook, Qinchuan Wang, and Thomas Laskow – Symposium (March 14, 8:45 AM)
📌 Molecular and Metabolomic Characteristics of Frailty and Sarcopenia and Frailty’s Impact on Immunity

Stay Connected and Celebrate Frailty Science

To see all 25 #FrailtyFighters featured at ICFSR 2025, check out our presentation slides or follow us on X (formerly Twitter). We invite you to like, share, and engage with the conference’s highlights as we celebrate the incredible work of these researchers.

We extend our best wishes to all attendees, presenters, and the ICFSR team for a successful and inspiring 15th annual conference. See you in Toulouse—virtually or in person!