Dr. Suzan K. Abdo

Dr. Peter M. Abadir is a geriatrician and translational researcher at Johns Hopkins University. He serves as the Principal Investigator of the Johns Hopkins Artificial Intelligence and Technology Collaboratory for Aging Research, where he leads interdisciplinary initiatives to advance innovations in aging and resilience science. His clinical focus includes frailty, cognitive decline, and age-related conditions, while his translational research bridges molecular biology, bioengineering, and geriatrics. Dr. Abadir is an Associate Professor in the Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and holds a joint appointment in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Whiting School of Engineering. He also directs the Molecular Measurement Core of the Johns Hopkins Older Americans Independence Center and co-directs the Clinical Translation and Validation Core for the Artificial Intelligence and Technology Collaboratory. He currently serves as Chair of the MD Admissions Committee for the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, overseeing the selection of the next generation of leaders in medicine. Additionally, Dr. Abadir is the Deputy Editor of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society and serves on several other journal editorial boards. Among his research contributions, Dr. Abadir was among the first to describe the presence of a mitochondrial angiotensin system, providing new insights into cellular energy metabolism and aging. His pioneering work has also focused on biomarkers for frailty and cognitive decline, including circulating mitochondrial DNA and inflammation-related pathways. Notably, his research on the use tof topical angiotensin system blockers has introduced novel approaches to wound healing in aging populations. Dr. Abadir is a recipient of the Nathan Shock Scholar in Aging Award and the Frederick L. Brancati Excellence in Mentoring Award. Additionally, he has received the Johns Hopkins Institute for Excellence in Education Leadership and Mentorship Award and was inducted into the Johns Hopkins Distinguished Teaching Society, reflecting his outstanding contributions to mentorship and education. Dr. Abadir co-founded the Johns Hopkins Gerotech Incubator Program, which integrates medicine, engineering, and technology to develop solutions that enhance the health and independence of older adults. LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-abadir-87401715/. Dr. Abadir is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vasoconstriction. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Vasoconstriction, and Muscle Atrophy.