Given the relevance of aging in Swiss society the Forum aims to promote awareness about aging in both the scientific community and the population.
The Forum brings together international experts from various disciplines (Biology, Psychology and Epidemiology) to discuss aging from their perspectives.
The event will be held in English and is open to public.
Programme
- 14:00 Institutional Greetings
- 14:30 Hallmarks of Aging: focus on autophagy - Prof. Guido Kroemer (France)
- 15:15 Stem cell aging and rejuvenation: An epigenetic journey - Prof. Thomas Rando (USA)
- 16:00 Coffee Break
- 16:30 Does emotional wellbeing influence health and longevity? - Prof. Andrew Steptoe (UK)
- 17:15 Q&A - Networking
Registration
Registration to the event is required: Click here to register
The event is organized by IBSA Foundation and the Bellinzona Institutes of Science (Bios⁺).