Research Day on Aging

Simon Fraser University'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 SFU 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 SFU 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—this is your space to connect, share, innovate, and discover.

• Submit a 100-word abstract to [email protected] and [email protected] about what aging-related research you intend to present (*This can be ongoing or completed research)
• All SFU students, post-doctoral fellows, and faculty are invited to submit abstracts. Please note that all abstracts will be accepted if they are relevant to aging research.
• Submission deadline: October 1, 2025

You are welcome to bring slides, a digital poster, or give an oral presentation of your research!

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

This event is only open to members of SFU, 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 SFU are encouraged to attend and present.

If you have questions regarding this event, please email [email protected].

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

SFU Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue, 580 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, Canada

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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