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Regional Healthy Aging and Dementia Research Symposium

TTUHSC Garrison Institute on Aging Healthy Aging and Dementia Research Symposium

The Research Symposium will feature experts primarily focused on dementia and neurodegenerative diseases research, public health trends focused on neurodegenerative diseases of aging and community-based research focused on health, nutrition and cognition.

Review the Regional Healthy Aging and Dementia Research Symposium guide for the agenda for the two day symposium.

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Call for Abstracts for the GIA Healthy Aging and Dementia Research Symposium

Don't miss the chance to showcase your research at Healthy Aging and Dementia Research Symposium. The first annual, event will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, October 24-25, at the International Cultural Center, 601 Indiana Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79409. Deadline for submission of abstracts is Wednesday, Oct. 17. Both poster and oral sessions are open to all faculty members, postdoctoral fellows and graduate students who conduct research. Prominent community members and University leaders, including TTU System Chancellor, Dr. Mitchell, will be among the guests. This event gives you an opportunity to interact with representatives of advocacy groups and experts on healthy aging and dementia research that are interested in your line of work. Best Oral and Poster Awards will go to several postdocs and grad students, based on quality of research and presentation.

Submission is online. Follow the links for more information about Healthy Aging and Dementia Research Symposium and for general information about the TTUHSC Garrison Institute on Aging. If you have more questions, contact us at susan.thompson@ttuhsc.edu.