The prize is awarded to an early-career researcher “whose work reflects the highest caliber of excellence, diligence and creative thinking.”
Will Houston is a Senior Public Information Officer at UCLA Health. He has a rich background in journalism, having spent over a decade reporting on environmental news, government, transportation, and courts for outlets such as the Marin Independent Journal and Eureka Times-Standard. His work has been featured in publications including The Mercury News, North Bay Business Journal, and East Bay Times, and he focuses on topics related to aging and longevity, mental health care, and wellness programs.



