What would it mean if we could extend not just lifespan, but the years we live in good health? Advances in aging research are creating new possibilities for helping people live healthier, longer, while also raising important questions about the future of healthy aging and what it could mean for public health, the economy, and society.
Bringing together perspectives on the biology of aging, cognitive health, demographic trends, and socioeconomic and policy considerations, this discussion will explore the opportunities and challenges of a longer-lived population. From protecting cognitive function to understanding the broader economic impact of extending healthspan, panelists will consider how scientific advances could help shape a healthier future.
Moderator
Surya P. Kolluri
Head, TIAA Institute
Panelist
Steven N. Austad, PhD
AFAR Scientific Director
Panelist
Denise J. Cai, PhD
Associate Professor of Neuroscience, Co-Director of the Computational and Systems Neuroscience Center, and Chief of the Center for Affective Neuroscience, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
AFAR Grantee - 2023 McKnight Brain Research Foundation Innovator Award in Cognitive Aging and Memory Loss
Panelist
Michael W. Hodin, PhD
CEO, Global Coalition on Aging
AFAR Board Member
Panelist
S. Jay Olshansky, PhD
Professor Emeritus, School of Public Health, Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Illinois at Chicago
Chair, Blue Zones Research Institute
