Research Day on Aging
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91ÅÝܽ's Gerontology Research Centre invites you to the Research Day on Aging. This free event will take place on Thursday, November 6, 2025, from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (PT) at the SFU Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue. Join us for this university-wide celebration of interdisciplinary research and innovation in the field of aging. This event brings together students, post-doctoral fellows, and faculty from across all faculties and disciplines at SFU to explore cutting-edge research on aging, longevity, and older adult well-being.
Whether your work focuses on biology, healthcare, technology, geography, education, business, the humanities, social sciences, or policy—this is your space to connect, share, innovate, and discover.
What to Expect
5-Minute Flash Talks
Present your aging-related research in a fast-paced, engaging format. Topics may include but are not limited to:
- Geroscience and the biology of aging
- Cognitive aging, dementia, and mental health
- Social determinants of health
- Technology, AI, and assistive devices
- Policy, equity, and age-friendly communities
- Urban studies and designing age-friendly environments
- Aging in arts, education, law, and beyond
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Parminder Raina
Dr. Parminder Raina is a Professor in the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact at McMaster University. He has expertise in aging, large population-based longitudinal research and methods, and systematic reviews. He is a fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences and holds the endowed Raymond and Margaret Labarge Chair in Research and Knowledge Application for Optimal Aging, and past holder of Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Gero Science. Dr. Raina became a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada in 2025 and was awarded member of the Order of Canada in 2022 for his research in aging. He is the founding Scientific Director of the McMaster Institute for Research on Aging, and Labarge Centre for Mobility in Aging. He is the Lead Principal Investigator of the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging including the Healthy Brains and Healthy Aging study.
Presentation Title: Showcasing the CLSA Research Platform – Latest Updates on Data Collection, Data Availability & Data Access
Who Should Attend
This event is open to all members of the university, including:
- Undergraduate and graduate students
- Post-doctoral fellows
- Faculty and instructors
- Research staff and lab members
- Centre, department, and institute representatives
Researchers working on aging-related or gerontological topics from any faculty or discipline at SFU are encouraged to attend and present.
How to Participate?
- Submit a 100-word abstract to wister@sfu.ca and gerocom@sfu.ca about what aging-related research you intend to present (*This can be ongoing or completed research)
- All SFU students, post-doctoral fellows, and faculty are invited to submit abstracts
- Submission deadline: October 1, 2025
*All abstracts will be accepted if they are relevant to aging research
Presentation Format
You are welcome to bring slides, a digital poster, or give an oral presentation of your research!