Chronic Disease, Brain Ageing, Cognitive Decline, & Longevity

New insights into demographic, health, and lifestyle factors that contribute to brain ageing and cognitive decline.

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29 Oct 2019 3:30pm - 29 Oct 2019 5:45pm
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Professor Russell Gruen, Dean - ANU College of Health and Medicine
Dr Collin Payne, ANU School of Demography
Dr Jason Agostino, ANU Research School of Population Health
Professor Nicolas Cherbuin, ANU Research School of Population Health
Dr Richard Burns, ANU Research School of Population Health
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This symposium will present recent findings and new insights into demographic, health, and lifestyle factors that contribute to brain ageing and cognitive decline. It will briefly review some of the major mechanisms linked with the neurodegeneration which progressively develops across the adult lifespan while also considering how typical brain ageing trajectories may vary between individuals exposed to different risk factors. The impact of age-related changes in brain health on cognitive functioning will be considered. Finally, important implications for policy and population health will be discussed.

To find out more about speakers and topics, download a copy of the event flyer here.

Location

Bob Douglas Lecture Theatre, Building 62A, Eggleston Road, Acton, ACT 2601

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