A plethora of genetic, dietary and pharmacological interventions can extend healthy lifespan in laboratory animals, and can delay or ameliorate diverse aging-related diseases. Many of the signalling pathways involved are evolutionarily conserved, and are starting to be implicated in human aging. This raises the intriguing possibility of performing preventative medicine against the chronic diseases of our time by targeting the main risk factor for all of them, namely aging. Two important current challenges in the field are (1) to understand the downstream pathways by which longevity interventions combat age-related loss of function and pathology, and (2) to translate the findings into the extension of human healthspan.
This third meeting will continue to explore these topics, with particular emphasis on the systemic environment, mitochondria, biomarkers and frailty, immune aging and the protective effects of natural products.
Learning Objectives
- Identify and understand translational approaches to extend human healthspan
- Understand emergent areas of research in aging
- Obtain an advanced view on the molecular biology and genetics of aging
- Understand for profit approaches to mitigate human aging
Target Audience
- Basic scientists in the field of aging research using animal models.
- Human researchers interested in biomarkers of aging
- Clinical trials specialists in aging and associated diseases.
- Scientists and other professionals developing aging interventions.
- Investors looking to enter this new space
- Educated public
Educational Need
The aging field encompasses a wide range of biology, involving many model organisms and, with respect to mammals, the involvement of many tissues. In addition, translational strategies to modify the rate of aging range from lifestyle change to drugs and, more recently stem cell-based therapeutics. As such, there is an abiding need to bring together scientists across diverse fields with the purpose of providing a clear overview of the state of basic research in aging and the development of translational strategies. The goal is to create cross-fertilization between scientists in different areas, accelerating the development of interventions that extend human healthspan.
Student Offer
Take advantage of this fantastic opportunity for students! Register an academic at the earlybird rate of $1,822 and bring a student for only $850. Unfortunately, Postdocs are not eligible. Both registration packages include; accommodation for the 03rd, 04th, 05th March 2019 (on a shared basis for students) and a 24hour all-inclusive food and beverage package for the conference period. Once registered, please contact Meredith Willmott (Meredith@fusion-conferences.com) to obtain a special registration link for your student.
Confirmed Plenary Speakers:
Shin-ichiro Imai (Washington University in St. Louis)
Darren Baker (Mayo Clinic)
Janet Lord (University of Birmingham)
Joan Mannick (Restorbio)
Aleksandra Trifunovic (University of Cologne)
Dennis Villareal (Baylor College of Medicine)
Confirmed Invited Speakers:
Thiruma Arumugam (National University of Singapore)
Bonnie Blomberg (University of Miami)
Steven Braithwait (Alkahest)
Katrin Chua (Stanford University)
Kaare Christensen (Danish Aging Research Center)
Jan Gruber (Yale NUS College)
Jesús Gil (MRC London Institute of Medical Sciences)
Marcia Haigis (Harvard Medical School)
Jackie Han (PICB Shanghai)
Dudley Lamming (University of Wisconsin)
William Mair (Harvard T.H. Chan)
Darcie Moore (University of Wisconsin)
Thomas Nystrom (University of Gothenburg)
Dave Schubert (Salk Institute)
The 2019 conference will have a strong focus on critical and emergent topics facing the field of aging, as well as cutting-edge and responsive programmatic, research, policy and advocacy efforts. Potential interest areas include: emergency/disaster readiness, housing and transportation access, caregiving, substance use/opioid crisis, multiple aspects of dementia, technology and aging, intergenerational models, population health, and shifting policy and legislative issues affecting older adults. Additionally, we welcome proposals spanning the theme of aging that offer innovative policies, programs, practices, models, businesses and learning.
After the incredible success of the 2018 Undoing Aging Conference with 350 participants from 36 countries and over 40 brilliant speakers, SENS Research Foundation and Michael Greve’s Forever Healthy Foundation are pleased to announce that Undoing Aging 2019 will take place in Berlin at the Umspannwerk Alexanderplatz from March, 28 to 30.
The annual Undoing Aging conference is focused on the cellular and molecular repair of age-related damage as the basis of therapies to bring aging under full medical control. Unding Aging 2019 will again focus on bringing together scientists from around the globe in their respective fields, who are leading the charge in maintaining and restoring full health in old age.
Speakers include leading researchers from around the world focused on topics including stem cells, senescent cells, immunotherapies, biomarkers and drug discovery.
Undoing Aging 2019 is not only open to the scientific community but also welcomes all interested members of the broader rejuvenation movement. The conference will feature a student poster session showing the work of innovative undergraduate and graduate students in the field of damage repair.
China’s senior population — those aged 60 and above — is expected to reach 255 million by 2020, according to a State Council plan. By 2020, senior citizens will account for 17.8 percent of the total population, and the number of people aged 80 or older will reach 29 million, said the plan on the development of the elderly during the 13th Five-Year Plan (2016-2020) period. The senior care industry has developed quickly over the last five years but remains woefully inadequate to cope with the projected increase in the elderly population in China. Elderly care service facilities will be built in new communities and updated in old ones. More innovative elderly care service mode will be explored, including those that involve cooperation with the health care, insurance, education and tourism industry. Non-government actors and foreign investors will be encouraged to support the development of the sector
The State Council issued a plan on Oct 27, 2016 to promote the development of the rehabilitation and assistive products industry, aimed at meeting the growing demand of rehabilitation services in China and strengthening its competitiveness. The cabinet made the goal that the output of the industry will surpass 700 billion yuan ($103.3 billion), a number of world-class Chinese brands and related industrial clusters will emerge and its share in high-end market will see a significant increase by 2020, according to the document. The plan put forward four major tasks, concerning innovation capability, industry upgrade, effective market supply and a favorable market environment, to enhance industry development. Corporations in the industry are also encouraged to carry out international cooperation in trade, technology, and investment and production capability
As the part of “Health China” plan, Aging Care Industry has been included in national strategy. China’s 13th Five-Year Plan attaches great importance to Aging Care Industry, and it shows that: on the basis of household service, China’s aging care industry will establish a multi-layer aging service system that is supported by the communities, and supplemented by institution, to integrate medical industry and aging care industry together.It is forecasted that, the aged people in China will top 400 million, and it will consume 11.5 trillion RMB yearly, account for 13.5% of GDP roughly.
Boasting the key metropolitan and core city within Bohai Sea Ring Area, Beijing has unique strengths comparing other cities, attracting overseas enterprises to penetrate their business in Chinese aging care Industry.The country was found to have the fastest aging population among countries around east Asia and the Pacific in recent report by the world bank, which said China’s Population is growing faster than any other region in History.People aged over 65 years old account for more than 10 percent of China’s total population, compare with standard 7 percent used globally an aging society.More non –government entities will be allowed to enter the sector and private funds are encouraged to invest, including overseas investors.
Discover the Latest Strategies, Products and Ideas in Design for Aging Lifestyles
The Environments for Aging Expo & Conference offers the latest strategies and ideas for creating functional and attractive living environments that meet the needs of our aging population. During this comprehensive three-day learning experience, attendees will network with peers while learning the latest innovations and best practices in senior friendly design for long-term and residential care settings.
Community tours offer insights into innovations of senior living designs. These walk-throughs provide real-life examples of incorporating best practice techniques, new enrichment opportunities, and memory & dementia care focused design.
Workshops provide an in-depth look at processes and procedures utilized across continuum of care, from CCRC design where some residents may still be independent, to memory and dementia care design.
Explore Senior Living Design at Conference & Workshops
Attendees will share common goals and innovations as well as building, architecture, and best practices. Don’t miss the opportunity to gain inspiration through a gathering of like-minded, forward-thinking individuals instrumental in the creation of future living environments for the aging. Best practices for products and materials, along with current trends in colors, mood setting, and use of space all contribute to the various aspects of senior friendly design.
Highlights of the EFA Conference include:
- Outdoor Environments in CCRC Design
- Best practices in the design of long-term and residential care settings.
- Innovation and development in design for aging lifestyles
- Networking with like-minded individuals
Who Should Attend?
- Architects
- Owners
- Developers
- Facilities managers
- Design professionals
- Product manufacturers
- Government officials
- Gerontologists & other aging experts
Association Partners
The Environments for Aging Expo & Conference is presented by Environments for Aging and The Center for Health Design, and the following associations:
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uroscicon is pleased to announce that our upcoming International Conference on “Ageing and Geriatric Medicine” will Take place 22-23 April 2019 at London, United Kingdom.
Ageing and Geriatric Medicineconference aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results about all aspects of Ageing and Geriatric Medicine. It also provides the premier interdisciplinary forum for researchers, practitioners and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns, practical challenges encountered and the solutions adopted in the field of Ageing and Geriatric Medicine.
More information soon
The annual Ageing Asia Innovation Forum (AAIF) is Asia’s most influential platform on the sustainability of ageing where developers, health + care operators and investors identify social and economic opportunities driven by Asia’s 1.2 billion ageing population.
This dedicated programme is curated to stage the World’s most innovative health and eldercare models, and disrupt the industry with creative and innovative ideas that will pick your brains to rethink aged care.
On behalf of the International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics – European Region we welcome you to Gothenburg and the 9th IAGG-ER congress to present and share findings, ideas and innovations on multidisciplinary perspectives of ageing and the life-course.
The congress theme is ‘Towards Capability in Ageing – from cell to society‘. The theme emphasizes our ability to perform actions in order to reach valued goals within the macro, meso, and micro contexts.
The congress is the natural meeting place for researchers and professionals engaged in various scientific enquires and aging matters; whether in biological science, medical and health sciences, social sciences, in humanities or aging services. The main track of the congress includes sessions on multidisciplinary aspects of aging in which we can meet and learn from each other.
The congress venue will be at the Swedish Exhibition and Congress Centre (Svenska Mässan), located in the city center of Gothenburg.
The congress is arranged in collaboration with the local Centre for Ageing and Health (AgeCap) at the University of Gothenburg, the two Swedish national associaions; Swedish Gerontological Society (SGS), Geriatric Medicine in Sweden (SGF), both also members of the Nordic Gerontological Federation (NGF).
Held at Trent University in Peterborough, Canada, Take Back Aging: Power, Critique, Imagination is the second joint conference organized by NANAS and ENAS that invites researchers, writers, and scholars from all disciplines and at every career stage to share their diverse approaches to conventional fields of gerontology and critical aging studies. We wish to encourage new insights into assumed styles of life and thought, imaginative reflections on the meanings and representations of aging, challenging perspectives from cross-cultural and global experience, and activist strategies to take back aging from those powers and practices that relegate it to the margins of social existence and citizenship.
Organized over four days in May 2019, we welcome you to explore our beautiful Ron Thom designed campus, enjoy the vibrancy of our city and forge lasting connections with colleagues from all corners of the academy.
Conference Co-Chairs
Dr. Suzanne Bailey, Chair, NANAS
Professor, English Literature, Trent University, Canada
Dr. Ulla Kriebernegg, Co-Chair, ENAS
Associate Professor and Deputy Director, Center for Inter-American Studies, University of Graz, Austria
Dr. Mark Skinner, Director, Trent Centre for Aging & Society
Professor and Canada Research Chair in Rural Aging, Health and Social Care, Trent University, Canada
Conference Support Staff
Sylvia Dick, Administrative Coordinator, Trent Centre for Aging & Society
Justin Sutton, Communications and Community Relations Officer, Trent Centre for Aging & Society
About the Organizers
The North American Network in Aging Studies (NANAS) was established in January, 2013 by a small group of humanities and social science scholars who were interested in critical examinations of older age that moved away from the experimental sciences and instead spoke to fundamental questions of human existence.
The European Network in Aging Studies (ENAS) was first established in 2010 within the framework of the project “Live to be a Hundred: The Cultural Fascination with Longevity,” funded by the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO) in the program Internationalization in the Humanities. When the NWO-funded project came to an end in 2013, the European Network in Aging Studies was re-launched as a formal international association located in Graz, Austria.
The Trent Centre for Aging & Society (TCAS) Drawing on Trent University’s reputation in interdisciplinary excellence, TCAS was established in 2013 to promote innovative research, education and community engagement on aging, old age, and older populations that is critically informed, challenges ageist policies and practices, and is responsive to the issues facing older people and aging societies.
About Trent University
Located on the traditional territory of the Mississauga Anishinaabeg, Trent University was founded on the ideal of interactive learning that’s personal, purposeful and transformative. Consistently recognized nationally for leadership in teaching, research and student satisfaction, Trent attracts excellent students from across Canada and around the world. Here, undergraduate and graduate students connect and collaborate with faculty, staff and their peers through diverse communities that span residential colleges, classrooms, disciplines, hands-on research, co-curricular and community-based activities.
Across all disciplines, Trent brings critical, integrative thinking to life every day. Today, Trent’s unique approach to personal development through supportive, collaborative community engagement is in more demand than ever. Students lead the way by co-creating experiences rooted in dialogue, diverse perspectives and collaboration. In a learning environment that builds life-long passion for inclusion, leadership and social change, Trent’s students, alumni, faculty and staff are engaged global citizens who are catalysts in developing sustainable solutions to complex issues.
Trent’s Peterborough campus boasts award-winning architecture in a breathtaking natural setting on the banks of the Otonabee River, just 90 minutes from downtown Toronto, while Trent University Durham delivers a distinct mix of programming in the east GTA.
