Why are adults over 55 especially vulnerable to pathogens like the coronavirus? As the world responds to the COVID-19 pandemic, this question motivates consumers, doctors, and researchers alike.
On May 12, 2020, AFAR explored these issues in a webinar designed for the general public.
A team of world-renowned MDs reviewed how immune health makes older adults more vulnerable to COVID-19 and other pathogens, and offered evidence-backed suggestions for what you can do to promote healthy aging and boost your immune health.
The webinar explored:
Moderated by:
Nir Barzilai, MD
AFAR Scientific Director.
Director, Institute for Aging Research, Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
Featuring Presentations by:
George Kuchel, MD, FRCP, AGSF
Travelers Chair in Geriatrics and Gerontology, Professor of Medicine,
Director, University of Connecticut Center on Aging, and Chief of Geriatric Medicine, UConn Health.
AFAR National Scientific Advisory Council (NSAC).
Janet Lord, FMedSci
Professor, Institute of Inflammation and Ageing, Director of the Institute of Inflammation and Ageing, University of Birmingham, UK.
2014 Glenn Foundation for Medical Research Award recipient.
Webinar Clips:
Presentation Slides:
Takeway:
