Conference on Aging Research
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Thursday, 12 April, 2012
The University of Scranton will host the second annual Conference on Aging, which will highlight issues, best practices, challenges and opportunities related to the nation's ever increasing aged population. The day-long conference will be held at Brennan Hall beginning at 8 AM and will include presentations from leading scientists, surgeons, physicians, educatiors, government officials and community leaders. Renowned molecular biologist Bruce Ames, Ph.D., professor in the Graduate School of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of California at Berkeley, will deliver the noon keynote address.
The conference will include sessions with expert panelists representing numerous area institutions and a variety of perspectives, who will discuss findings related to research, clinical practice, education and the challenges faced in providing community healthcare to the elderly. Panelists will also discuss resources, funding and information available to those who are researching, training for and/or delivering healthcare to the elderly.
Athough the conference is free of charge, registration is required to attend. To register or for additional informaiton about the Conference on Aging, contact Jamie Hayes at 941-6353 or jamesina.hayes@scranton.edu.
Brennan Hall, McShane Executive Center (5th floor)
Scranton, PA 18510