Navigating the Landscape of Translational Geroscience in Canada: A Comprehensive Evaluation of Current Progress and Future Directions

Overview

Journal J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci

Specialty Geriatrics

Date 2024 Mar 15

PMID 38486371

Authors

Guy Hajj-Boutros

Andrea Faust

John Muscedere

Perry Kim

Naji Abumrad

Stephanie Chevalier

Mylene Aubertin-Leheudre

Howard Bergman

Dawn Bowdish

Jessica Burford

Stacy Carrington-Lawrence

Helene Cote

David E Dawe

Philipe De Souto Barreto

Colin Farrelly

Robert Fowler

Gilles Gouspillou

Lea Harrington

Sofie Lautrup

Susan Howlett

Mahdi Imani

James Kirkland

George Kuchel

Frederick A Mallette

Jose A Morais

John C Newman

Daryl Pullman

Felipe Sierra

Jeremy Van Raamsdonk

Jennifer Watt

Rebecca Jane Rylett

Gustavo Duque

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Abstract

The inaugural Canadian Conferences on Translational Geroscience were held as 2 complementary sessions in October and November 2023. The conferences 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 conferences went on to emphasize practical applications for enhancing older people's quality of life. This article summarizes the proceeding and underscores the synergy between clinical and fundamental studies. Future directions highlight national and global collaborations and the crucial integration of early-career investigators. This work charts a course for a national framework for continued innovation and advancement in translational geroscience in Canada.

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