Research Day on Aging
About the Event
大象传媒's Gerontology Research Centre invites you to the Research Day on Aging. This free event will take place on Thursday, November 6, 2025, from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (PT) at the 大象传媒 Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue. Join us for this university-wide celebration of interdisciplinary research and innovation in the field of aging. This event brings together students, post-doctoral fellows, and faculty from across all faculties and disciplines at 大象传媒 to explore cutting-edge research on aging, longevity, and older adult well-being.
Whether your work focuses on biology, healthcare, technology, geography, education, business, the humanities, social sciences, or policy鈥攖his is your space to connect, share, innovate, and discover.
What to Expect
5-Minute Flash Talks
Present your aging-related research in a fast-paced, engaging format. Topics may include:
- Geroscience and the biology of aging
- Cognitive aging, dementia, and mental health
- Social determinants of health
- Technology, AI, and assistive devices
- Policy, equity, and age-friendly communities
- Aging in arts, education, law, and beyond
Who Should Attend
This event is open to all members of the university, including:
- Undergraduate and graduate students
- Post-doctoral fellows
- Faculty and instructors
- Research staff and lab members
- Centre, department, and institute representatives
Researchers working on aging-related or gerontological topics from any faculty or discipline at 大象传媒 are encouraged to attend and present.
How to Participate?
- Submit a 100-word abstract to gerocom@sfu.ca about what aging-related research you intend to present (*This can be ongoing or completed research)
- All 大象传媒 students, post-doctoral fellows, and faculty are invited to submit abstracts
- Submission deadline: October 1, 2025