1st Scientific Meeting of the Canadian Translational Geroscience Network
The Canadian Translational Geroscience Network is thrilled to present its inaugural scientific meeting, an event aimed at fostering dynamic exchanges among academics, industry stakeholders, healthcare professionals, and individuals interested in promoting longevity and healthy aging. This meeting will embrace a translational approach, bridging laboratory research with practical applications in clinical and community settings.
The primary objective of this event is to facilitate stimulating discussions around validated or ongoing tools and strategies designed to extend the healthspan and quality of life for older adults. Additionally, we aim to deepen our understanding of the mechanisms of aging from various perspectives: biological, clinical, and social.
By promoting dialogue and collaboration across diverse areas of expertise, this meeting aims to serve as a catalyst for advancing knowledge and practices in the field of translational geroscience in Canada.
September 5th, 2024
Session 1
9:00 - 12:15: Workshops
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- Jeremy Michael Van Raamsdonk - McGill University (Canada)
- Chantal Autexier, McGill University (Canada)
- Louis Lapierre, University of Moncton (Canada)
- Michael Kobor, University of British Columbia (Canada)
- George Kuchel - university of Connecticut (USA)
- Mohammad Auais - Queen's University (Canada)
- John Muscedere - Quenn's University (Canada)
- James Kirkland - Cedars Sinai (USA)
- Guy El Hajj Boutros - McGill University (Canada)
- Ann Beliën - Rejuvenate Biomed (Belgium)
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Lunch
12:15 - 13:30
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Session 2
13:30 - 17:00: Biodmedical research
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- George Sutphin - University of Arizona (USA)
- Lea Harrington - University of Toronto (Canada)
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Networking
17:00 - 19:00
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September 6th, 2024
Session 3
9:00 - 12:00 : Integrating Geroscience in clinical practice and research
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- Ken Rockwood - Dalhousie University (Canada) ​​
- Alexandra Papaioannou - McMaster University (Canada)
- Marc Sim - Edith Cowan University (Australia)​​
- Gilles Gouspillou, Université du Québec à
Montréal (Canada)
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Lunch
12:15 - 13:30
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Session 4
13:30 - 17:00: Implementing geroscience into policy and practice​​
- Jamie Justice - XPRIZE Healthspan (USA)
- Jeroen Aerssens - Rejuvenate Biomed (Belgium)
- Nancy Mayo - McGill University (Canada)
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