Linda P. Fried

Linda P. Fried

Keynote Speaker: Geriatrician, Epidemiologist & Aging Research Leader; Dean at Columbia Mailman School of Public Health; Co-Founder of Experience Corps

Linda P. Fried Biography

Dr. Linda P. Fried is an American geriatrician and epidemiologist whose research has significantly influenced the fields of aging, geriatric medicine, and public health. Fried is recognized for her work in defining frailty as a clinical syndrome, clarifying its causes, and exploring prevention strategies to optimize health for older adults. Prior to her research, frailty was an ambiguous term in medicine; Fried developed a biologically based theory regarding the clinical presentation, or phenotype, of frailty and proposed hypotheses about its origins in gene and physiological system dysregulation. Her publication validating this syndrome has been cited extensively in scientific literature.

Fried began her career at Johns Hopkins, where she served as director of geriatric medicine and was the founding director of the Johns Hopkins Center on Aging and Health. The center focuses on the epidemiology of aging, the relationship between aging and health, and interventions to improve health outcomes for older adults. Fried was the principal investigator for major longitudinal cohort studies, including the NIH-funded Cardiovascular Health Study and the Women's Health and Aging Studies I and II, as well as randomized controlled trials such as the Experience Corps Trial and the GEM trial of Gingko Biloba for cognitive decline prevention. Under her leadership, the Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology at Johns Hopkins achieved national recognition, and research on aging became more integrated and interdisciplinary.

Fried became the first female dean of Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, serving as DeLamar Professor of Epidemiology, professor of medicine at Columbia's College of Physicians and Surgeons, and senior vice president of Columbia University Medical Center. As dean, Fried led Columbia Public Health in developing innovative public health education, including a transformed MPH curriculum that set a new accreditation standard. She also established the nation's first program on climate and health and a multidisciplinary initiative providing economic evidence on the value of prevention. Fried has authored more than 500 scientific articles and chapters and has led research that defined frailty in aging as a medical syndrome.

Fried has also contributed to public health through community-based initiatives. She is the co-founder of Experience Corps, a senior volunteer program designed to improve academic outcomes for elementary school children while promoting the health of older adults. This program has been evaluated in a randomized controlled trial and operates in multiple U.S. cities. Fried has served as co-chair of the National Academy of Medicine report "Global Roadmap for Healthy Longevity" and has advocated for the societal benefits of investing in longer lives, including the concept of a "Third Demographic Dividend."

Fried's work has been recognized with numerous honors and awards, including the Stephen Smith Medal of the New York Academy of Medicine, the David Rall Medal of the National Academy of Medicine, the George M. Kober Medal of the Association of American Physicians, and the Nicholas Murray Butler Medal from Columbia University. She has been named a Chevalier de La Légion d'Honneur, a "Living Legend in Medicine" by the U.S. Congress, and was recognized by Thomson Reuters as among the top 1 percent of influential scientific minds. Fried is an elected member of the U.S. National Academy of Medicine and has served on its Executive Council.

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Linda P. Fried Videos

The Stephen Smith Medal for Distinguished Contributions in Public ...
Vision of a Healthy Longevity World (Vision 2050) By Dr. Linda P ...
ASA Legacy Interviews - Episode 3 with Linda P. Fried, MD, MPH ...

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Linda P. Fried is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including World Affairs, Women and Healthcare. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Linda P. Fried generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dr. Syra Madad, Agnes Binagwaho and Tanima Ghosh. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Linda P. Fried for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 30/10/2026.

Linda P. Fried Videos

The Stephen Smith Medal for Distinguished Contributions in Public ...
Vision of a Healthy Longevity World (Vision 2050) By Dr. Linda P ...
ASA Legacy Interviews - Episode 3 with Linda P. Fried, MD, MPH ...
  • How do I book Linda P. Fried to speak at my event?

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  • How much does it cost to book Linda P. Fried for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Linda P. Fried, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Linda P. Fried, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Linda P. Fried speak about?

    Linda P. Fried is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as World Affairs, Women, Healthcare, Medicine, Professors, Aging, Public Health, Research & Exploration, Influential Women, Executive Leadership and Female Leadership.
  • Where does Linda P. Fried travel from?

    Linda P. Fried generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Linda P. Fried?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Linda P. Fried for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Linda P. Fried for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Linda P. Fried or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

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