Authors: Guy Hajj-Boutros, Andréa Faust, John
Muscedere, Perry Kim, Naji Amburad, Stéphanie Chevalier, Mylene
Aubertin-Leheudre, Howard Bergman, Dawn Bowdish, Jessica Burford, Stacey
Carrington-Lawrence, Hélène Côté, David Dawe, Philipe de Souto Barreto, Colin
Farrelly, Robert Fowler, Gilles Gouspillou, Lea Harrington, Sofie Hindkjaer
Lautrup, Susan Howlett, Mahdi Imani, James Kirkland, George Kuchel, Frédérick
Mallette, José A Morais, John Newman, Daryl Pullman, Felipe Sierra, Jeremy Van
Raamsdonk, Jane Rylett and Gustavo Duque
Title: “Navigating the
Landscape of Translational Geroscience in Canada: A Comprehensive Evaluation of
Current Progress and Future Directions”
Abstract: The inaugural Canadian Conference on
Translational Geroscience was held as two complementary sessions in October and
November 2023. The conference explored the profound interplay between the
biology of aging, social determinants of health, the potential societal impact
of geroscience and the maintenance of health in aging individuals. Although
topics such as cellular senescence, molecular and genetic determinants of aging
and prevention of chronic disease were addressed, the conference went on to
emphasize practical applications for enhancing older people's quality of life.
This manuscript summarizes the proceeding and underscores the synergy between
clinical and fundamental studies. Future directions highlight national and
global collaborations and the crucial integration of young investigators. This
work charts a course for a national framework for continued innovation and
advancement in translational geroscience in Canada.