Ulla Kriebernegg, Head of the Centre for Interdisciplinary Ageing and Care Research at the University of Graz and Chair of the Age and Care Research Group Graz, is a university professor for cultural ageing and care studies. As a long-standing chairwoman of the European Network in Aging Studies and through research and teaching stays in several American countries, she is internationally known and recognised. The Gerontological Society of America - the oldest and largest interdisciplinary organisation for research, education and practice in the field of ageing - recognised her scientific work by electing her to the board of directors. More than 5,500 members were eligible to vote.