Dr. Kevin Volpp Receives AHA’s 2025 Edward S. Cooper Award

Congratulations to CHIBE Director Dr. Kevin Volpp, who has received the 2025 Edward S. Cooper Award from the American Heart Association (AHA). This award is given to a researcher, medical professional, or organization whose many outstanding contributions to the Philadelphia community exemplify the best of humankind. 

“His pioneering work in health incentives and behavioral economics has made a profound impact on improving health outcomes,” the AHA stated.

The award is named for Dr. Edward S. Cooper, a world-renowned physician and a pioneer in hypertension and stroke, and the first African American to serve as national president of the American Heart Association. He served the American Heart Association for 30 years.

In addition to his role as director of CHIBE, Dr. Volpp is also the Scientific Lead for Health Care by Food, the AHA’s Health Care by Food™ initiative.

Dr. Volpp will be honored at the 2025 Philadelphia Heart Ball on March 22.