Pathways to Equity-Based Aging Research and Practice

In conjunction with the Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, AFAR is pleased to sponsor a pre-conference workshop with Black in Gerontology & Geriatrics (BIGG).

“Pathways to Equity-Based Aging Research and Practice,” will convene advanced students and early career researchers, practitioners, and advocates interested in addressing epistemic harm that can be perpetuated through research and practice. Participants will broaden their perspectives on new and emerging trends in equity-based research and practice, which will highlight how addressing these trends can assist in recalibrating their research programs and clinical practice.

While solutions to address barriers to equity-based research and clinical practice are forthcoming, “real” progress is taking place and researchers and clinicians are at the forefront of this change. This workshop will convene advanced students and early career researchers, practitioners, and advocates interested in addressing epistemic harm that can be perpetuated through research and practice. Participants will broaden their perspectives on new and emerging trends in equity-based research and practice, which will highlight how addressing these trends can assist in recalibrating their research programs and clinical practice.

This interactive workshop will include small group sessions with diverse speakers who will share their experiences with incorporating an equity lens in their research design and clinical practice, working with community stakeholders, non-harmful reporting of research findings, and grant mechanisms that have been successful in furthering their research careers. In addition, the workshop will foster networking and building connections among participants and panelists.

Speakers include:

· Tamara Baker, PhD | University of North Carolina

· Ryon J Cobb, PhD | Rutgers University

· Fayron Epps, PhD, RN, FAAN | Emory University

· Darlingtina Esiaka, PhD, CPH, CPG | Rutgers University

· Kalisha Bonds Johnson, PhD, RN, PMHNP-BC | Emory University

· Candidus Nwakasi, PhD, MPH | Providence College

· Antonius Skipper, PhD | Georgia State University

· Roland J. Thorpe Jr., PhD, M.S. | Johns Hopkins University

· Tiffany Washington, PhD, MSW | University of Georgia

· Ishan Williams, PhD | University of Virginia School of Nursing

· Kara Wilson, MPH | American Federation for Aging Research