Public Symposium: Our Life in an Ageing Society - How the young generation solves various problems associated with ageing

I would like to warmly invite you to a symposium entitled “Our Life in an Ageing Society - How the young generation solves various problems associated with ageing”, hosted by UCL Japan Youth Challenge 2018 on the 3rd August 2018.

Growing ageing populations have become pressing issues in a number of countries including Japan and the UK. Our guest speakers are tackling the matter from various fields of their expertise. Their presentations will be followed by a reception, where Japanese food and beverage will be provided.

When:
3rd August 2018
13:00 - 17:45 (symposium)
18:00 - 20:00 (reception)

Speakers:

"What differences do relationships in youth make to your brain in older age?"
Prof. Gill Livingston
(UCL, Psychiatry of older people)

"Biology of ageing: the impact of nutrient signaling on lifespan"
Dr. Nazif Alic
(UCL, Healthy Ageing)

"Health promotion in later life: what can we do?"
Dr. Rachael Frost
(UCL, Epidemiology & Health)

"Lighting and the visual environment for older people"
Prof. Peter Raynham
(UCL, Energy Institute)

"Designing for our older selves"
Dr. Evangelia Chrysikou
(UCL, Bartlett Real Estate Institute)

"How is ageing changing in the Western world?"
Prof. Paul Higgs
(UCL, Brain Sciences)

"Challenges for a dementia-friendly society - living well with dementia"
Prof. Manabu Ikeda
(Osaka University, Psychiatry Studies)

"Imperceptible Brain Monitoring System"
Prof. Tsuyoshi Sekitani
(Osaka University, Scientific & Industrial Research)

"MS-based Analytical Science for Advanced Healthcare"
Dr. Shinichi Iwamoto
(Shimadzu Corporation)

"Achieving the Ageing and Depopulation Dividend in Japan"
Dr. Peter Matanle
(Sheffield University, East Asian Studies)

Organisers:

UCL, Osaka University and UCL-Japan Youth Challenge




Entrance: FREE but registration is required. Register via Eventbrite here.