Description
The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) is the nation’s oldest and largest interdisciplinary organization devoted to research, education, and practice in the field of aging. The principal mission of the Society—and its 5,500+ members from more than 50 countries—is to advance the study of aging and to disseminate information among scientists, decision makers, and the general public. Founded in 1945, GSA is the driving force behind advancing innovation in aging, playing an instrumental role in establishing the National Institute on Aging and shaping the agenda for every White House Conference on Aging.The GSA 68th Annual Scientific Meeting in 2015 brought together more than 4000 of the brightest minds in the field of aging. Attendees participated in over 450 scientific sessions, including symposia, paper, and poster presentations.
The 2015 theme was “Aging as a Lifelong Process,” which highlights the fact that gerontologists study the cumulative outcome of lifelong events that culminate during old age. These effects, which can begin at the earliest stage of fetal development, encompass biology, social interactions, historical events, psychological experiences, and public policy.
The conference theme challenged researchers to highlight possible consequences of early life effects on aging, be it through biomedical events, nutrition, socioeconomic status, educational opportunities, stressful life experiences, or social relationships.
| Period | Nov 2015 |
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| Event title | Gerontological Society of America Annual Meeting 2015: Aging as a Lifelong Process |
| Event type | Conference |