Geroscience Summit Proceedings (forthcoming)

I was very happy to learn that the proceedings of Canada's first Geroscience summit from the October meeting have been accepted for publication in The Journals of Gerontology. Series A, Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences.  The abstract and details:

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.

Cheers, 

Colin