Meet the Viviana Goren Khazzam Communications Fellows
The Viviana Goren Khazzam Communications Fellowship honors the memory of Viviana Goren Khazzam - an award-winning journalist, cultural leader, scientific communicator, philanthropist, and beloved friend of the Academy. This fellowship supports PhD candidates and postdoctoral fellows working in laboratories affiliated with Academy members who are committed to advancing the communication of geroscience and fostering global understanding of aging biology.
~ Applications for 2027 Fellowships open on 9/1/2026 ~
2026 Fellows
Applications for the 2026 fellowships were accepted until 9/1/25, and we are proud to announce the 2026 cohort of the Viviana Goren Khazzam Communications Fellows. The 2026 Fellows represent a diverse and accomplished group of scientists who combine rigorous research with a passion for public engagement. Over the coming year, Fellows will develop and implement science communication projects that make geroscience accessible and engaging to audiences beyond academia.
Dr. Asya Martirosyan, PhD
Postdoctoral researcher in the Laboratory of Björn Schumacher at CECAD, with over a decade of research experience and leadership in science outreach.
Rebecca Sereda, MS
Doctoral candidate in the Laboratory of Dr. Ana Maria Cuervo at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, recognized for her work on autophagy and her dedication to science outreach.
Dr. Jessica Foley, PhD
Postdoctoral fellow in the Promislow Lab at Tufts University, bridging scientific discovery with broader cultural conversations.
Dr. Noga Touitou, PhD
Researcher in the laboratory of Prof. Haim Cohen at Bar-Ilan University, whose work in metabolism and aging is matched by her enthusiasm for community engagement and science translation.