Our IFA Experts

Dra. María Eugenia Jiménez Corona
Deputy General Director of Epidemiology
Dra. María Eugenia Jiménez Corona serves as Deputy General Director of Epidemiology, Secretary of Health.
Vaccination
COVID-19
Organization Analysis
Fund Raising
Immunology
Vaccination Strategies
Epidemiology
Campaigns
Organization & Management
Coronavirus
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Dr. Stefania Maggi
Immediate Past President
Dr. Maggi is a Geriatrician and Epidemiologist with expertise in both areas of Clinical Geriatrics and Epidemiology of Aging.
Coronavirus
Research
Disease Prevention
Clinical Geriatrics
Epidemiology of Aging
Education
COVID-19
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Dr. Isabella Aboderin
Senior Research Scientist
Dr. Aboderin is also Head of the Program on Aging and Development (APHRC) & Associate Prof of Gerontology at the University of Southampton.
Older Adult Rights
Ageing Policy and Development
Social Determinants of Health in Old Age
Health Systems
Access to Health Care
Intergenerational Support
Family Relationships
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Michael Adams
Chief Executive Officer
CEO of SAGE, the world’s largest and oldest organization dedicated to improving the lives of LGBT older people
Program Strategy
Non-Profit Finance
Strategic Planning
Shaping Public Debate
Persuasive Writing
Board Relationships
Media Spokesperson
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Dr. César Misael Gómez Altamirano
Deputy Director of Coordination and Operation of CONAVA
Dr. César Misael Gómez Altamirano is Deputy Director of Coordination and Operation of CONAVA
Vaccination
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Prof. Keith Ambachtsheer
Director Emeritus
Prof. Ambachtsheer has consulted on the design, governance, and investment policies of retirement income systems since 1985.
Public Policy Analysis
Work
Pensions
Human Rights
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Prof. Ross Andrews
Chair
Prof. Andrews specializes in vaccine-preventable diseases and skin infections.
Vaccination
Skin Infections
Vaccine-preventable Diseases
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Prof. Kaarin Anstey
Professor, School of Psychology
Psychology and neuroscience expert exploring the epidemiology of cognition and dementia
Fostering Healthy Ageing
Older Drivers
Public Health and Health Services
Neurosciences
Psychology
Cognitive Sciences
Aged Health Care
Geriatrics and Gerontology
Developmental Psychology and Ageing
Mental Health
Health Promotion
Epidemiology
Cognitive Reserve
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Dr. Toni C. Antonucci
Associate Vice President for Research
Dr. Toni Antonucci is the associate vice president for research, social sciences and humanities at the University of Michigan.
Public Policy
Active Ageing
Elder Abuse
Human Rights
Frailty
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Dra. Celia Alpuche Aranda
Directora Ejecutiva del Centro de Investigación sobre Enfermedades Infecciosas (Executive Director)
Director of Research Center for Infectious Diseases at the National Institute of Public Health
Immunization
Infectious Diseases
Bacterial Pathogenesis
Epidemiological and Molecular Mechanisms
Vaccination
Transmittable Diseases
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Dr. Pat Armstrong
Professor
Dr. Armstrong's work focuses on the fields of social policy, of women, work and the health and social services.
Decent Work for All
Feminist Political Economy
Women and Work
Health Policy
Health Care
Long-Term Care
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Dr. Fiona Aspinal
Research Fellow
Fiona Aspinal is a research fellow at York University, United Kingdom
Social Policy
Re-enablement
Palliative Care Provision and Quality
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Liat Ayalon, Ph.D.
Professor
I am a clinical psychologist and a Professor at Bar Ilan University.
Combating Ageism
Formal and Informal Care for Older Adults
Mental Health
Health Policy Research
Mental Health Service Use and Clinical Outcomes in Older Adults
Ageism Discrimination
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Dr. Isabella Ballalai
President
Dr. Isabella Ballalai is President of the Brazilian Immunization Society
Special Patients Vaccination
Adult Vaccination
Pediatrics
Pediatric Vaccination
Vaccination
Adolescent Vaccination
Elderly Vaccination
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Prof. Maria Barcikowska
President
Professor Barcikowska's research addresses cognitive impairment among elderly populations, with a specific focus on Alzheimer's disease
Social Issues
Molecular Biology
Neurodenegerative Disease
Dementia
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Dr. Jane Barratt
Secretary General
As Secretary General of the IFA Dr Barratt is an internationaly respected speaker on age related issues across the globe.
Fostering Healthy Ageing
Healthy Ageing
Public Policy and Advocacy
Population Ageing
Women's Rights
Inequality
Human Rights
Care Continuum
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Prof. Antony Bayer
Professor of Geriatric Medicine
Professor of Geriatric Medicine in the Division of Population Medicine in the School of Medicine at Cardiff University
Frailty
Re-enablement
Cognitive impairment and dementia
Research Methods and Older People
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Dr. John Beard
Director of Ageing and Life Course
Dr John Beard, M.B.B.S., Ph.D., is Director of Ageing and Life Course with the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva
Fostering Healthy Ageing
Population Ageing
Epidemiology
Public Health and Ageing
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Prof. Marie Beaulieu
Professor, School of Social Work
Marie Beulaieu is a professor at the department of social services of the faculty of letters and humanities of the Université de Sherbrooke.
Public Policy
Active Ageing
Elder Abuse
Human Rights
Frailty
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Dr. Lauren Beaupre
Professor in Physical Therapy
Professor in Physical Therapy with an adjunct appointment in the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Alberta
Population Health
Frailty
Cognitive Impairment
Re-enablement
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Dr. Sadie Bell, BSc, PhD
Research Fellow
Currently working on projects to explore vaccination programme delivery in the UK.
Older People's Health
Health Services Research
Health Care Policy
Health Inequalities
Disease Control
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Prof. Roberto Bernabei
Professor of Internal Medicine
Main research interests are in geriatric assessment, models of health services for elderly care, and geriatric pharmacoepidemiology
Geriatric Assessment
Models of Health Service for Older Adults
Pharmacoepidemiology
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Mr. Don M. Blandin
President and CEO
Don M. Blandin was appointed President and CEO of the Investor Protection Trust in June 2004
Pensions
Retirement
Public Policy
Coalitions
Elder Fraud and Financial Exploitation
Investor Education
Investor Protection
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Prof. Paolo Bonanni
Director of the Specialization School for MDs in Hygiene and Preventative Medicine
Professor Bonanni's scientific activity has covered the epidemiology and prevention of infectious diseases
Vaccination
Vaccination Strategies
Epidemiology
Infectious Diseases
Preventative Medicine
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Mr. Rodd Bond
Director
Mr. Rodd Bond is the Director of the Netwell Centre, and an architect by background.
Age Friendly Environments
Public Policy
Built Environment
Active Ageing
Education and Training
Urban Planning
Age-friendly Environments
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Mr. Mark Brandon, OAM.
Chief Policy and Regulatory Officer
Mark is an internationally recognised thought leader and expert on strategy,
Leadership Development
Management
Business Strategy
Policy
Quality and Education in Aged Care
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Ms. Donna Butts
Executive Director
Ms. Butts frequently speaks on intergenerational connections, grandparents raising grandchildren and policies effective across the lifespan.
Health and Ageing
Intergenerational Connections
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Prof. Andrew Byrnes
Professor of International Law and Human Rights
Andrew Byrnes joined the UNSW Law Faculty as Professor of International Law in May 2005
Combating Ageism
Law
Public Policy
Human Rights
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Dr. Carlos Alberto Cano Gutiérrez
Director del Instituto de Envejecimiento (Director of the Institute of Ageing)
Research Associate and Expert in Geriatric Care
Alzheimer's Disease
Geriatric Medicine
Geriatric and Long-Term Care
University Administation
Dementia Care
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Dr. Manuel Carrageta
President
Dr. Carrageta is President of the Portuguese Society of Geriatrics and Gerontology
Internal Medicine
Cardiology
Clinical Pharmacology
Geriatrics
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Dra. Verónica Carrión Falcón
Director of the Health Care Program for Children and Adolescents
Verónica Carrión Falcón is the Director of the Health Care Program for Children and Adolescents at CeNSIA.
Vaccination
Vaccination Strategies
Vaccinations
Epidemiology
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Mr. Howard Catton
Director, Nursing and Health Policy
Mr. Howard Catton is an experienced national policy adviser for workforce research and health policy.
National Policy Advising
Workforce Research
Social Policy
Industrial Relations
Health Policy
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Dr. David Cavan
Director of Policy and Programmes
Until 2014 Dr David Cavan was a Consultant Physician at the Bournemouth Diabetes and Endocrine Centre Bournemouth, UK
Re-enablement
Diabetes
Diabetes Education
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Mr. Mathew Cherian
Director
Mathew has worked in the area of rural development with cooperatives, in association with the National Dairy Development Board
Elder Abuse
Human Rights
Ageing in Place
Home Care Public Policy
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Prof. Linda Clare
Professor of Clinical Psychology of Ageing and Dementia
Linda is known for pioneering the application of cognitive rehabilitation approaches for people with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease
Dementia
Prevention
Age-Related Disabilities
Improving Rehabilitation and Care
Re-enablement
Cognitive Rehabilitation
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Dr. Michele Conversano
President
Dr. Conversano is Director of the Department of Prevention and Director of the Public Health and Health Service of the ASL of TARANTO.
Vaccination
COVID-19
Hygiene and Hospice Technique
Vaccinations
Preventive Medicine
Public Health
Hygiene
Hygiene and Safety in Workplaces
Epidemiology
Coronavirus
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Dr. Robinson Cuadros
Geriatrician
Dr. Cuadros is a geriatrician in CAFAM Health Branch and President of the Colombian Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics.
Vaccination
Community Health
Public Policies
Human Rights
Gerictarics
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Dr. Amy D'Aprix
Founder - Life Transitions by Dr. Amy
Our vision is to change the way people think, talk and act when navigating life transitions, particularly in their last third of life.
Retirement Planning
Seniors
Elder Care
Practical Strategies to Improve Your Caregiving Role
Staying Healthy and Positive
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Dr. José-Luis Díaz-Ortega
Investigador - Departamento de Evaluación de Vacunas del Centro de Investigación Sobre Enfermedades Infecciosas (CISEI)
Medical Doctor Specializing in Epidemiology and Immunology
Vaccination
COVID-19
Measles
Immunology
Epidemiology
Infant Mortality
Coronavirus
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Dr. Patrick Dixon
Chairman
Patrick Dixon is an author and business consultant, often described as a futurist.
Connected Technologies
Retirement
Public Policy
Work
Active Ageing
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Mr. Grant A Donald
Creative Director
Design for an ageing population
Design guidelines and policy development
Landscape Design
Urban Design
Master Planning
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Mr. David Doyle
Head, Philips Home Monitoring
Head of Philips Lifeline Canada, Philips Lifeline
Smart Housing
Monitoring
Social Technologies in Ageing
Connected Technologies
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Prof. Trisha Dunning
Vice President
Professor Dunning's work focuses on diabetes and older people, palliative and end of life care, the needs of family carers and medicines
Diabetes
Palliative Care
End of Life Care
Caregivers
Health Education
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Dr. Mine Durusu-Tanriover
Professor of Internal Medicine
Author of more than 40 peer-reviewed articles, Dr. Durusu-Tanriover's research area mainly consists of acute care and adult vaccination
Vaccination
Quality Improvement
Acute Care
Adult Vaccination
Chronic Diseases
Internal Medicine
Vaccines 4 Life Program
Patient Safety
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Doug Earle, CFRE
President & CEO
With more than 30 years of professional fundraising experience, Doug Earle has worked with some of Canada’s leading health charities.
Diabetic Retinopathy
Ageing
Blindness
Vision Health
Vision Research
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Dr. Johannes Egerer
Patient Affairs
Dr. Egerer researches diabetes and diabetic retinopathy
Genetics
German Social System
Knowledge Management
Eye Diseases
Diabetes
Diabetic Retinopathy
Cell Biology
Accessibility of Medical Products
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Prof. Denise Eldemire-Shearer
Professor of Public Health and Ageing
Denise Eldemire-Shearer is Professor of Public Health and Ageing at the University of the West Indies.
Education and Training
Active Ageing
Lifelong Learning
Ageing in Place
Frailty
Public Policy
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Dr. Ruth Finkelstein
Associate Director
Dr. Ruth Finkelstein translates interdisciplinary scientific knowledge on aging and its societal implications into policy-focused practice.
Vaccination
Public Policy
Ageing in Place
Lifelong Learning
Active Ageing
Education and Training
Infectious Diseases
Age Friendly Environments
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Gary Finnegan
Editor
Experienced health journalist, editor and author with special interest in vaccination/vaccines
Newspapers
Media Relations
Journalism
Social Media
Strategic Communications
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Dr. Rory Fisher
Professor Emeritus, Department of Medicine
Dr Rory Fisher is a Professor Emeritus, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto
Frailty
Public Policy
Quality of Care
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Dr. E. David G. McIntosh
Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer
Dr E. David G. McIntosh is an Australian paediatrician, Vaccinologist and Infectious Disease Specialist.
Vaccination
COVID-19
Pharmacology
Vaccines
Adult Vaccination
Coronavirus
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Dr. Javier Garau
Senior Consultant, Hospital Universitari Mutua de Terrassa, Barcelona Clinic Rotger, Palma de Mallorca
Dr. Javier Garau is a Senior Consultant at Hospital Universitari Mutua de Terrassa, Barcelona Clinic Rotger, Palma de Mallorca in Barcelona.
Vaccination
COVID-19
Primary Respiratory Pathogens
Epidemiology
Management of Community-Acquired Infection
Epidemiology and Antibiotic Resistance
Coronavirus
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Dr. Maria De Lourdes Garcia-Garcia
Deputy Director
Dr. Garcia-Garcia has been interested in research in infectious diseases particularly tuberculosis and vaccine preventable diseases
Vaccination
Adult Vaccination
Infectious Diseases
Influenza
Tuberculosis
Vaccines 4 Life Program
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Prof. Suzanne Garon
Professor
Ph. D. in Sociology (Frankfurt, Germany, 1992) is a full professor at the School of Social Work of the University of Sherbrooke
Age-friendly Environments
Social Work
Lifelong Learning
Gerontology Research
Community Development
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Gaëtan Gavazzi, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor
Prof. Gavazzi specializes in Geriatrics, Internal Medicine and Healthy Ageing.
Medical School Teaching
Infections in the Elderly
Prevention of Infection in Nursing Homes
Prevention of Cross Transmission of Infection
Ageing Vaccine Research
Frailty and Healthy Ageing
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Helen Louise Gillis
National President – Volunteer, Canadian Council of the Blind
She has served on the CCB at all levels including committees advocating for accessibility for blind/vision impaired Canadians.
Vision
Healthcare
Vision Health
Blindness
Nursing
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Dr. Jesús Felipe González Roldán
Director General of the National Center for Preventive Programs and Disease Control
Dr. Jesús Felipe Gónzalez Roldán serves as General Director at the National Center for Preventive Programs and Disease Control in Mexico.
Vaccination
Education for Health
Public Policies
Health Promotion
Zoonoses
Noncommunicable Diseases
Communicable Diseases
Addictions
Public Health
Administration in Health
Epidemiological Situations
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Prof. Sue Gordon
Professor, School of Health Sciences, Rehabilitation and Aged Care
Professor Gordon's clinical research and supervision is foccussed on the development of diagnostic and clinical pathways,
Clinical Sciences
Public Health and Health Services
Human Movement and Sports Science
Health and Support Services
Clinical Health
Public Health
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Emily A. Greenfield, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Social Work
Dr. Greenfield's research addresses how early life experiences matter for aging. She also studies age-friendly community change processes.
Ageing
Life Course Human Development
Social Services
Theory Development
Loneliness
Longevity
Social Inequality
Social Isolation
Family Studies
Evaluation
Social Relationships and Health
Aging
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Dr. Luis M. Gutierrez Robledo
Director General
Dr. Gutiérrez is a Mexican scholar trained in France in geriatric medicine and the biology of aging
Vaccination
Public Health
Health Policy
Geriatric Medicine
Adult Vaccination
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Prof. Dr Hans-Peter Hammes
Head of Endocrinlogy
Hans-Peter Hammes is internationally recognized as a preeminent figure in the treatment of diabetes and its complications
DR Barometer Program
Diabetic Retinopathy
Biochemistry
Diabetic Microangiopathy
Medical Retina
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Prof. Sarah Harper
Director and Professor of Gerontology
Sarah trained as an ethnographer and her early research focused on migration and the social implications of demographic change
Addressing Inequalities
Global Migration
Public Policy
Longevity
Global Population Ageing
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Prof. Nigel Harris
Director
Joining expertise and knowledge to enhance people’s lives
Rehabilitation Research
Technology for people living with Dementia
Physiological Measurement
Ambulatory Monitoring
Technology Transfer
Innovation Tools
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Dr. Steen Hasselbalch
Clinical Professor
Dr. Hasselbalch is a consultant neurologist at the Danish Dementia Research Centre, Rigshospitalet, at the University of Copenhagen.
Complex Intervention Strategies
Neurodegenerative Disease
Biomarkers
Psychiatric Diseases
Dementia Disorders
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Dr. Mauricio Hernández-Avila
General Director
A recognized leader in national and international research in environmental health, cancer epidemiology and public health policies.
Cancer Epidemiology
Public Health
Environmenal Health
Health Policy
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Dr. Sandra Hirst
Director
A career spent building capacity in the field of gerontological nursing and improving benchmarks in support of professional nursing practice
Gerontology
Seniors and Healthcare
Gerontological Nursing
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Prof. Jaco Hoffman
Senior Research Fellow
Jaco joined the Oxford Institute of Population Ageing in October 2006
Intergenerational Issues
Population Ageing
Public Policy
Hiv/Aids
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Ms. Rute Horta
Coordinator of Pharmacy Services Department
Rute Horta is a Pharmacy Services Manager at the American Pharmacists Association.
Vaccination
Immunization
Pharmaceuticals
Pharmacy Services
Diabetes
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Prof. Alan J. Sinclair
Director
Professor Alan Sinclair is an international expert in diabetes and clinical gerontology
DR Barometer Program
Re-enablement in Diabetes
Ageing frailty and sarcopaenia
Cognitive dysfunction and dementia in diabetes
Diabetes Mellitus
Clinical Gerontology
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Dr. José Ricardo Jáuregui
President
Dr. Jauregui's current goals are to develop research for geriatrics and gerontology in areas including Sarcopenia and nutrition.
Vaccination
Preventative Medicine
Ageing Research
Geriatrics and Gerontology
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Dr. Stephen E. Judd
Chief Executive
Dr. Stephen E. Judd's studies contribute to dementia care, aged care design and the role of charities in contemporary Australian society.
Long-Term Care
Quality of Care
Public Policy
Social Technologies in Ageing
Frailty
Dementia
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Dr. Alexandre Kalache
President
Launched the WHO Active Ageing Policy Framework and the worldwide movement on Age-Friendly Cities among many other enduring initiatives
Public Health and Ageing
Epidemiology of Ageing
Ageing and Development Issues
Ageing Advocacy
Health Promotion
Active Ageing
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Dr. Brian A. Kaplan
Senior Vice President Clinical Strategy and Innovation
Dr. Kaplan is an expert in otolaryngology and cochlear implants and overseeing the execution of company sponsored clinical trials.
Healthcare Information Technology
Healthcare Mangement
Healthcare
Cochlear Implants
Otolaryngology
Head & Neck Surgery
Surgery
Hospitals
Medical Education
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Dr. Andrzej Klimczuk
Member and Expert
Andrzej Klimczuk is an author of many scientific papers in the field of gerontology, labor economics, public management, and social policy.
Poland
Ethics
Social Innovation
Cultural Policy
Public Policy
Chronic Diseases
Geriatrics and Gerontology
Healthy Ageing
Labor Economics
Social Policy
Regional Policy
Technological Innovation
Central and Eastern Europe
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Prof. Martin Knapp
Professor of Social Policy
Professor Knapp's research focuses on dementia, mental health, autism, long-term social care, and often incorporates economic perspectives
Long Term Care
Dementia
Community Care Policy
Health Economics
Health Policy
Mental Health Economics
Social Services
Social Care
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Parvaiz A. Koul
Professor & Head, Internal & Pulmonary Medicine
Parvaiz does research in Infectious Diseases and Pulmonology
Coronavirus
Tuberculosis
Pulmonology
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Infectious Disease Epidemiology
Immunology of Infectious Diseases
Renal Tubular Acidosis
Emerging Infectious Diseases
COVID-19
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Dr. Mark S. Lachs
Director
Dr. Lachs is a Professor of Medicine and Co-Chief of the Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology at Weill Medical College.
Elder Abuse
Neglect
Adult Protective Services
Functional Ability
Ethics
Health Care Finance
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Prof. Nicola Lautenschlager
Academic, Psychiatry, The University of Melbourne
Expert on old age, conducting preventative clinical research on cognitive decline
Cognitive Reserve
Alzheimer's Disease
Dementia
Mental Health in Older Adults
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Prevention of Cognitive Decline
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Dr. Edward Leung
President
Chief of Service of Department of Medicine and Geriatrics of United Christian Hospital
Long Term Care
Stroke Care
Health Promotion
Geriatric Medicine
Gerontology
Healthy Ageing
Epidemiology
Osteoporosis
Incontinence
Public Policy in Old Age
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Frank R. Lin, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor
Dr. Lin’s epidemiologic research established the impact of hearing loss on the risk of cognitive decline, dementia & brain aging in elderly
Hearing Aids
Cognitive Decline
Epidemiology
Aging
Hearing Loss
Hearing
Hearing Impairment
Older Adults
Dementia
Brain Ageing
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Prof. Peter Lloyd-Sherlock
Professor of Social Policy and International Development
Peter Lloyd-Sherlock worked as the the External Research Coordinator for the UNRISD Project on Ageing, Development and Social Protection.
Public Policy
Alzheimer's
Cardiovascular Diseases
Human Rights
Active Ageing
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Prof. Ariela Lowenstein
Head, Social Gerontology Center for Research
Professor Lowenstein's research specializes in intergenerational family relations and caregiving
Carers and Caregiving
Intergenerational Family Relations
Elder's Quality of Life
Gerontological Education
Policy Development
Elder Abuse
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Dr. Andres Lozano
Professor
A graduate of the University of Ottawa, Faculty of Medicine in 1983, Dr. Lozano underwent Neurosurgical Training at McGill University
Neurosurgical Treatment of Movement Disorders
Micro-Electrode Recordings of the Human Brain
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Dr. Endre Ludwig
Medical Doctor
Medical Doctor at the Semmelweis Medical University and specializes in Internal Medicine, Clinical Pharmacology and Infectology
Vaccination
Pneumococcal Vaccines
Antimicrobials
Clinical Pharmacology
Adult Vaccination
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Prof. Raina MacIntyre
Head, School of Public Health and Community Medicine & Professor of Infectious Diseases Epidemiology
Prof. MacIntyre is an international expert in infectious diseases, vaccinology (especially for the elderly) and biosecurity.
Vaccination
COVID-19
Biosecurity
Epidemic Response and Emerging Infectious Diseases
Vaccinology
Personal Protective Equipment
Coronavirus
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Prof. Leocadio Rodriguez Mañas
Head of the Service of Geriatrics
Expertise in frailty(epidemiology, clinical, biological features), organizations of health care systems, diabetes, and vascular diseases
Physical exercise in older people
Frailty
Diabetes
Health Systems
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Prof. Suzanne Martin
Professor of Occupational Therapy
Professor Martin's research focus is on new and emerging technologies within Health and Social Care.
New and Emerging Technologies in Health and Social Care
Disabilities
Human Computer Interaction
Occupational Healthcare
Community Care Policy and Practice
Electronic Assistive Technologies
Ageing in Place
Supported Housing Options
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Prof., Dr. Mike Martin
Managing Director and Professor for Gerontopsychology and Gerontology
Dr. Mike Martin is professor for the Psychology of Aging and for Gerontology at University of Zurich.
Middle Adulthood
Social Development In Old Age
Cognitive Ageing
Resources and Skills in Everyday Life
Lifespan Development
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Dr. Anne Martin-Matthews
Professor, Ageing and Lifecourse
Anne Martin-Matthews' current research focuses on two areas of inquiry in the sociology of aging.
Public Policy
Work
Carers and Caregiving
Active Ageing
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Dr. Katherine McGilton
Senior Scientist
Dr. McGilton's research focus is in care of persons with cognitive impairment
Care of Persons with Cognitive Impairement
Intervantions and Models of Care Delivery
Re-enablement
Dementia Care
Long Term Care
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Dr. Tiziano Melchiorre
Secretary General
Dr. Melchiorre is Secretary General of the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness Italian Branch – IAPB Italy.
Prevention of Blindness
Low Vision Rehabilitation
Institutional Lobbying
Political Lobbying
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Dr. Jorge Óscar García Méndez
Department of Postgraduate Studies and Continuing Medical Education
Dr. Jorge Óscar García Méndez works in the National Institute of Cancerology (INCan)
Vaccination
Internal Medicine
Infectology
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Dr. Graydon Meneilly
Professor and Head of Department of Medicine
His research and clinical interest for the last 30 years has been in the area of Diabetes and carbohydrate metabolism in the elderly
Diabetes
Carbohydrate Metabolism in Older Adults
Internal Medicine
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A/Prof. Reshma A. Merchant
Head of Division Geriatric Medicine, University Medicine Cluster
Head of Division, National University of Singapore
Long-Term Care
Cognitive Frailty
Long Term Care
Internal Medicine
Gerantology
Academic Administration
Sarcopenia
Successful Ageing in the Community
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Dr. Jean-Pierre Michel
Professor of Geriatric Medicine
Dr. Jean-Pierre Michel is a full Professor of Medicine at Geneva University Medical School and head of the geriatric ward
Vaccination
Adult Vaccination
Geriatric Medicine
Public Palliative Medicine
Vaccines 4 Life Program
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Dr. Alex Mihailidis
Associate Professor
Dr Mihailidis has been conducting research in the field of pervasive computing and intelligent systems in health for the past 15 years,
Applied Technologies
Intellegent Systems
Pervasive Computing
Re-enablement
Rehabilitation Engineering
Technology and Ageing
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Mr. Glenn Miller
Senior Associate
Glenn Miller is a Senior Associate at the Canadian Urban Institute.
Urban Planning
Education and Training
Active Ageing
Built Environment
Public Policy
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Mr. Craig Mokhiber
Chief, Development & Economic & Social Issues Branch (DESIB)
Craig Mokhiber is a human rights defender, activist, international lawyer, and specialist in human rights law, policy and methodology.
Addressing Inequalities
International Development
Humanitarian Affairs
United Nations
Social Issues
Economic Development
Leadership
Democracy Building
International Aid
International Law
Human Rights
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Dra. Ida Berenice Molina Aguilera
Head of Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI)
Dr. Ida Berenice Molina Aguilera is the Head of Honduras’ Extended Program for Immunization (EPI) program.
Vaccination Strategies
Vaccination
Infectious Disases
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Dr. Fernando Morales Martínez
Managing Director Academic Director Dept. Clinical Geriatrics and Gerontology UCR-HNGG
Dr Fernando Morales-Martinez has spent over 30 years initiating, fostering, and guiding the education of geriatric medicine in Costa Rica.
Geriatric Medicine
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Rintaro Mori
Regional Adviser for Population Ageing and Sustainable Development
Involved in research/aid-works in Madagascar, Bangladesh and Mongolia, as well as research in health systems & women’s & children’s health
Global Health
Health Policy
Population Ageing
Women's and Children's Health
Sustainability
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Dr. Laura Mosqueda
Chair, Department of Family Medicine
Laura Mosqueda, M.D., is a professor of Family Medicine and Geriatrics at the Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California.
Public Policy
Active Ageing
Elder Abuse
Human Rights
Frailty
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Prof. Elias Mossialos
Professor of Health Policy
Professor Mossialos's research interests are health systems and policy, with a specific focus on the impact of EU law on health care systems
Long Term Care
European Health Policy
Comparative Health Policy
Funding Health Care
Health Services Research
Pharmaceutical Policies
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Dr. Fernando Muñoz Porras
Head of Immunization Department
Dr. Fernando Munoz Porras currently serves as Chief of the Immunization Department of the Ministry of Health.
Coronavirus
Global Health
History of Health in Chile
Health Systems
Epidemiology of Ageing
Health Policies
Equity in Access to Health Services
Maternal and child health
COVID-19
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Dr. Medha Munshi
Associate Professor of Medicine
Director of the Joslin Geriatric Diabetes Program and an Associate Professor of Medicine at the Harvard Medical School
Geriatric Diabetes
Re-enablement
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Dr. Madeline Naegle
Director
Dr. Naegle is internationally known for program development, publications and implementation of policy in addiction and psychiatric nursing
Program Development
Implementation of Policy
Addiction
Psychiatric Nursing
Mental Health
Substance use
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Dr. Vivek Nangia
Director, Pulmonology, Medical Critical Care and Sleep Disorders
Dr Nangia is an Interventional Pulmonologist and Infectious Disease Specialist with training in Sleep and Critical Care Medicine.
Coronavirus
Adult Vaccination
Pulmonology
Sleep Medicine
Interventional Bronchoscopies
Infectious Diseases
Healthcare Management
Respiratory Medicine
Medical Thoracoscopy
Critical Care Medicine
COVID-19
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Dr. Margaret Neal
Director, Institute on Aging
Dr. Neal is Director of the Institute on Aging and Professor of Community Health at Portland State University.
Education and Training
Active Ageing
Lifelong Learning
Ageing in Place
Frailty
Public Policy
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Mr. Anthony Neal Graves
Vice President
Tony Neal-Graves is responsible for driving and developing solutions to support automation and control of industrial machinery and processes
Social Technologies in Ageing
Connected Technologies
Monitoring
Internet of Things
Research and Development
Natural Resources
Computer Engineering
Product Development
Product Marketing
Business Process
Strategy
Forecasting
Partnerships
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Dr. Goldie Nejat
Associate Professor
Goldie Nejat, PhD, P.Eng. is the Founder and Director of the Autonomous Systems and Biomechatronics (ASBLab) Laboratory
Biomedical Engineering
Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Engineering
Applied Mechanics and Design
Robotics, Mechatronics and Instrumentation
Human Factors/Ergonomics
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Mr. Lawrence Normie
Principal Consultant
Technology transfer and innovation management specialist
Ergonomics and Inclusive Design
Affective Neuroscience
Smart Orthotics
Brain Computer Interfaces
Internet of Things
Machine Learning
Robotics and Mechatronics
Wireless Sensor Networks
Connected Technologies
Social Technologies in Ageing
Monitoring
Smart Housing
Standardization
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Prof. Chris Nugent
Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Chris received a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic Systems and DPhil in Biomedical Engineering both from the University of Ulster
Development and Evaluation Technologies
Assisted Living
Re-enablement
Technology Adoption Modelling
Health Innovation
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Alana Officer
Unit Head, Demographic Change and Healthy Ageing
Alana Officer coordinates the United Nations Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021-2030) & oversees WHO's work on age-friendly environments.
Disability and Rehabilitation
Public Health
Communications
Age-friendly Environments
Ageism
Exercise and Sports Science
Multisectoral Partnerships
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Prof. Åke Örtqvist
Research Team Lead | Infection Control and Prevention of Communicable Disease
Prof. Åke Örtqvist research is focused on infection control and prevention of communicable disease.
Coronavirus
Communicable Disease
Vaccination
Infection Prevention and Control
COVID-19
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Dr. Lale Ozisik
Associate Professor
Dr. Lale Ozisik is an expert in the area of general internal medicine.
Vaccination
Medicine
Internal Medicine
Medical Education
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José F. Parodi
Director of the Centre for Ageing Research
Dr. Parodi served in various national & global committees for Health & Ageing and participated as an expert for international institutions
Mental Health
Rural Ageing
Healthy Ageing
Infectious Diseases
Epidemiology
Public Health
Healthcare Management
Ageing
Health Policy
Frailty
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Dr. Lyn Phillipson
Associate Professor & Principle Research Fellow
Lyn is an award-winning public health academic involved in research and action to promote aged and dementia friendly communities
Public Health
Qualitative Methods
Ageing
Dementia
Vulnerability
Participatory Methods
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Dr. Ian Philp
Deputy Medical Director
Dr. Philp joined Heart of England NHS Foundation on 7 July as Deputy Medical Director for Older People
Vaccination
Person Centred Assessment
Health Policy
Quality of Life
Healthcare
Adult Vaccination
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Dra. Miriam Rozenek Pisterman
Engarda de Vacunas
Dra. Miriam Rozenek Pisterman is an infectious diseases and gerontology and geriatrics specialist.
Vaccination
Medicine
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Ageing
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M. Cristina Polidori
Professor of Ageing Medicine and Geriatrics
Dr. Polidori is the head of the Ageing Clinical Research Unit of the Dpt II of Internal Medicine at the University Hospital of Cologne
Nutritional Cognitive Neuroscience
Healthy Ageing
Geriatrics and Gerontology
Ageing Medicine
Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment
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Dr. Eva Polverino
Secretary
Dr. Eva Polverino specializes in the area of pulmonary diseases.
Vaccination
Pulmonary Diseases
Medicine
Research
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Prof. Chris Poulos
Head of Research & Aged Care Clinical Services
Associate Professor Chris Poulos is the Foundation Hammond Chair of Positive Ageing and Care with the University of New South Wales
Rehabilitation Medicine
Health Policy
Aged Care Service Delivery
Arts and health
Restorative care and reablement
Dementia and carers of people with dementia
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Prof. Roman Prymula
Director
Dr. Prymula is involved in various research activities in preventive medicine, including clinical development of new vaccines
Vaccination
COVID-19
Infectious Diseases
Vaccines
Medical Microbiology
Public Health
Preventative Medicine
Hygiene and Epidemiology
Adult Vaccination
Coronavirus
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Anne Berit Rafoss
Project Coordinator - National Network of Age-friendly Communities
Anne Berit has been responsible for creating awareness of the age-friendly agenda in Norway.
Ageing
Age-Friendly Networks
Health Politics
Healthcare Sector
Elderly Care Stategies
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Dr. Hugo López Gatell Ramírez
Director of Innovation in Infectious Disease Surveillance and Control
Physician, specialist in Internal Medicine, and Master in Medical Sciences.
COVID-19
Internal Medicine
Epidemiology
Public Health
Coronavirus
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Dr. Holly Ramsey-Klawsnik
Researcher & Clinician
Dr. Holly Ramsey-Klawsnik is a sociologist researcher, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, and Licensed Certified Social Worker.
Public Policy
Active Ageing
Elder Abuse
Human Rights
Frailty
Research regarding social services assessment & intervention
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Martha Rebour
Executive Director
Martha Rebour is a marketing and communications professional passionate about preventative health.
Digital Media
Marketing Strategy
Strategic Partnerships
Integrated Marketing
Social Media Marketing
Content Strategy
Online Advertising
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Dr. William Reichman
President and CEO
Dr. Reichman is a noted global authority on the delivery of mental health and dementia services in geriatric care and residential settings
Geriatrics
Maintaining Autonomy: the Brain Fitness Movement
Strategies for Remembering
Nutrition and the Aging Brain
Mental Health and Aging
The Interactive Impact of Fitness and Brain Health
Innovations in Long-Term Care
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Prof. Ian Robertson
Professor
Psychology and neuroscience expert theorizing the future of cognitive rehabilitation
Cognitive Reserve
Neuropsychology of Attention of Awareness
Cognitive Genomics of Attention
Neurorehabilitation
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Linda Robinson
Chief Executive
Linda has exceptional knowledge and understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by our ageing population.
Psychology
Policy
Health
Social Care
Ageing
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Mr. Diego Rodriquez-Pinzon
Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law
Diego Rodríguez-Pinzón is Co-Director of the Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law at American University Washington College of Law
Human Rights
Public Policy
Law
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Dr. Regina Roller-Wirnsberger
President
Professor of Geriatrics and Competency Based Curriculum Development at the Medical University of Graz in the Department of Internal Medicine
Vaccination
Internal Medicine
Geriatric Education
Ageing
Adult Vaccination
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Prof. Tine Rostgaard
Professor in Older People and Citizenship
Professor Rostgaard's research contributions have mainly been to the field of social care policies for children and older people
Social Care Policy
Care Practice
Quality of Care
Social Science
Welfare Policies
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Dr. Robert E. Roush
Professor and Director
Dr. Roush trains healthcare professionals about the role of age-related changes in making executive decisions about finances.
Education and Training
Active Ageing
Lifelong Learning
Ageing in Place
Frailty
Public Policy
Gerontology
Public Health and Ageing
Geriatrics
Medical Education
Elder Financial Abuse
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Olivier Rozaire
President
As President of URPS, Dr. Rozaire was asked by the Ministry of Health to implement a vaccination experiment by pharmacists.
Vaccines
Pharmacy
Regional Health
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Dr. Ignacio Federico Villaseñor Ruíz
Director General
Dr. Ignacio Federico Villaseñor Ruíz is the Director General of the National Center for Child and Adolescent Health (CeNSIA)
Public Health
Vaccination
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Scientia Prof. Perminder Sachdev
Co-Director of the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA)
Neuropsychiatry expert revolutionizing our understanding of the ageing brain, apropos of lifestyle choices
Cognitive Reserve
Psychiatry (incl. Psychotherapy)
Geriatrics and Gerontology
Neurosciences
Neurogenetics
Health Related to Ageing
Neurodegenerative Disorders Related to Ageing
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Dr. Joel Sadavoy
Head of Geriatric Psychiatry
Dr. Joel Sadavoy is a Professor of Psychiatry and inaugural holder of theSam and Judy Pencer Chair in Applied General Psychiatry.
Frailty
Geriatric Psychiatry
Carers and Caregiving
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Prof. David Salisbury
President, Governing Council
Trained as a paediatrician in Oxford and London, and is a visiting professor at Imperial College, London
Vaccination
Global Health Security
Poliomyelitis
Vaccines
Adult Vaccination
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Dr Nikolaos Scarmeas
Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology
Neurology expert theorizing the ageing brain and the variability of clinical response to AD pathology
Cognitive Reserve
Nutrition
Diet and Cognition
Lifestyle Social Intellectual Activities and Cognition - Dementia
Diet and Cognition - Dementia
Physical Activities Exercise and Cognition - Dementia
Mechanims Relating to Nutrition
Cognitive Reserve Factors with Cognition - Dementia
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Dr. Xenia Scheil-Adlung
UN Rep for Geneva
Dr. Xenia Scheil-Adlung is a UN Representative for Geneva / International Federation on Ageing
Decent Work for All
International Health Partnerships
Workforce shortages and other issues in the health and social sectors
Economic impacts of social protection
Social protection financing and coverage
Health and long-term care for older persons
Inequality
Medical impoverishment and poverty alleviation policies
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Dr. Holly Seale
Senior Lecturer
Dr. Seale has an interest in improving awareness and acceptance of immunisation amongst special at-risk groups
COVID-19
Applied Sociology, Program Evaluation and Social Impact Assessment
Public Health and Health Services
Epidemiology
Preventive Medicine
Infectious Diseases
Coronavirus
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Dr. Marla Shapiro
Professor, Department of Family and Community Medicine | Preventive Medicine
Dr. Shapiro was named a member of the Order of Canada, for contributions as a family physician and trusted source of health information.
Vaccination
COVID-19
Community Health
Family Medicine
Epidemiology
Vaccine Hesitancy
Immunization
Menopause
Women's Health
Coronavirus
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Greg Shaw
Director of International and Corporate Relations
Mr. Shaw represents the IFA at the United Nations, works closely with governments, and maintains the IFA’s elder abuse initiatives
Population Ageing
Care Continuum
Elder Abuse Prevention
Healthy Ageing
Program Implementation
Policy Development
Quality of Care
Age-friendly Environments
Vision Health
Dementia Care
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Dr. Juan Carlos Silva
Regional Advisor on Visual and Hearing Care
Dr. Silva has been working as the eye care regional Adviser for Latin America and the Caribbean at the Pan American Health Organization
DR Barometer Program
Public Health
Eye Care
Macular Degeneration
Cataract Surgery
Eye Diseases
Glaucoma
Retinal Pigment Epithelium
Ear and Hearing Care
Eye Care Systems
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David Sinclair
Director
Particular interests in older consumers, adult vaccination, active ageing, financial services, & the role of technology in an ageing society
Ageing
Local Government
Stakeholder Engagement
Public Policy
Policy Analysis
Politics
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Dr. Samir K. Sinha
Director of Geriatrics
Dr. Samir Sinha is a passionate and respected advocate for the needs of older adults
Frailty
Public Policy
Quality of Care
Ageing in Place
Carers and Caregiving
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Vinny Smith
Chief Executive
Since joining in 2015 I’ve helped develop and launch a new brand identity, new website and a new strategy.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Cancer Research
Global Health
Meningitis
Vaccine Policy
Marketing Management
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Dr. Daniel Stamboulian
President
Dr. Stamboulian is the founder of the Pan-American Association of Infectious Diseases (API) and other non-profit organizations.
Infectious Diseases
Prevention and Management of Infectious Diseases
Vaccination
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Prof. Yaakov Stern
Professor of Neuropsychology
Neurology and psychology expert exploring the neural basis for cognitive aging and cognitive reserve
Alzheimer's Disease
Cognitive Reserve
Psychology
Neurology
Cognitive Neuroscience
Cognitive Ageing
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Professor Bruce A. Stevens
Wicking Chair of Ageing and Practical Theology, School of Theology
Founder of Canberra Clinical and Forensic Psychology in Canberra City
Forensic Psychology
Practical Theology
Clinical Psychology
Ageing
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Yat-Hung Tam
Honorary Clinical Assistant Professor
Dr. Tam's research includes vaccination strategies, infectious disease surveillance, epidemiology and training of public health specialists.
Vaccination
Epidemiological Investigation of Disease Outbreak
Infectious Diseases
Public Health
Communicable Disease Surveillance
Disease Control and Prevention Measures
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Jody Tate
Director of Research and Policy
Jody’s role at HPP includes policy initiatives over vaccination, atrial fibrillation, osteoporosis and BRCA-related breast cancer.
International Health
Global Health
Health Policy
Interntional Development
Healthcare
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Dr. Pamela B. Teaster
Dean of Research
Dr. Pamela Teaster professor in the Department of Human Development in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
Public Policy
Active Ageing
Elder Abuse
Human Rights
Frailty
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Dr. Louis Thériault
Vice-President, Public Policy
Dr. Thériault specializes in product development, economic analysis, health economics, international trade and investment.
Public Policy
Work
Pensions
Human Rights
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Prof. Allan Randrup Thomsen
Professor, Department of Immunology and Microbiology, University of Copenhagen
Prof. Allan Thomsen research is focused on immunology and microbiology.
Microbiology
Virology
Medicine
Immunology
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Dr. Anthea Tinker
Professor of Social Gerontology
Anthea Tinker's main areas of research interest are social policy and research ethics, specialising since 1974 in Gerontology.
Public Policy
Frailty
Home Care
Elder Abuse
Social Policy
Research Ethics
Gerontology
Geriatrics
Community Care Policy and Practice
Elder Care
Long Term Care
Dementia Care
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Prof. Antonio Torres
Full Professor of Medicine, Head of Respiratory Intensive Care Unit
Torres is Full Professor in Medicine at the University of Barcelona (UB) and Head of the Respiratory Intesive Care Unit at Hospital Clínic
Coronavirus
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS-ALI)
Immunocompromised Patients
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Lung Infections
Respiratory Infections
Artificial Ventilation
Pneumonia
Bronchiectasis
Noninvasive Ventilation (NIV)
COVID-19
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Dr. Mary Ann Tsao
Chairman
Chairwoman & founding director of the Tsao Foundation, a regionally oriented non-profit foundation dedicated to aged care and ageing issues.
Home Care
Health and Ageing
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Prof. Hanne Tuntland
Professor / Associate Professor
Professor Tuntland is currently involved in two research projects investigating effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of reablement
Healthy Ageing
Rehabilitation
Re-enablement
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Dr. Prakash Tyagi
Executive Director of GRAVIS and Founder-Director of GRAVIS Hospital
In his academics, he has studied Internal Medicine, Geriatrics and International Public Health.
Reproductive Health
Disaster Risk Reduction
Geriatric Medicine
Medicine
Public Health
Medical Services
Older People's Health
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Dr. Serhat Unal
Chair of Department of Infectious Disease
Dr. Unal is the previous Dean of the School of Medicine and Chair of Department of Internal Medicine.
Vaccination
Infectious Diseases
HIV Infection
Hospital Infection Control
Adult Vaccination
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Dr. Palle Valentiner-Branth
Head of Vaccine-Preventable Disease Group
Dr. Palle Valentiner-Branth has extensive experience in the aras of vaccinology and infectious disease epidemiology.
Vaccination
Immunization Registries
Epidemiology
Infectious Disease
Vaccinology
Research Projects
Vaccine Uptake
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Prof. Michael Valenzuela
Associate Professor
Psychology, clinical medicine, and neuroscience expert, exploring how complex mental activity impacts dementia
Cognitive Reserve
Computerized Cognitive Training
Cognitive Decline
Human Skin-Derived Neural Precursors
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Dr. Ad van Berlo
R&D Manager
Ad van Berlo is both mechanical engineer (1980) and psychogerontologist (1997)
Applied Technologies
Smart Home Technology
Smart Living
Care Technology
E-Health
Telemedicine
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Dr. Ted van Essen
Chair of the Dutch Influenza Foundation
Dr. van Essen has co-authored over 60 articles in peer-reviewed journals, mainly on the subject of prevention.
Vaccination
Medical Research
Influenza
Disease Prevention and Control
Science Communication
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Dr. Enrique Vega García
Unit Chief for the Healthy Life Course
Dr. Vega is a specialist in geriatric medicine who has served as the Regional Advisor in Aging and Health at PAHO/WHO since January 2006.
Geriatrics and Gerontology
Vaccination
Adult Vaccination
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Dr. Lucie Vidovićová
Lecturer
Long-term research interests include the sociology of ageing, age discrimination, active ageing, and social exclusion
Ageing
Population Ageing
Survey Methodology and Data Analysis
Social & Sociological Analysis
Demography and Population Studies
Population-Based Studies
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Prof. Hans-Werner Wahl
Director Network Aging Research
Hans-Werner Wahl researches activities the role of subjective aging and physical-technological environments for aging well.
Applied Gerontology and Intervention
Developmental Psychology
Chronic Functional Loss
Aging Research
Subjective Aging
Physical-Technological Environments for Aging
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Dr. Gunhild Waldemar
Professor of Clinical Neurology
Dr. Waldemar is a professor and chairman of the Danish Dementia Research Centre at the University of Copenhagen.
Alzheimer's Disease
Dementia
Neurology
Medicine
Medical Education
Neuroimaging
Clinical Research
Neuroscience
Public Health
Healthcare
Life Sciences
Clinical Trials
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Dr. Rosalie Wang
Assistant Professor of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Rosalie Wang is Assistant Professor of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at the University of Toronto
Long Term Care
Rehabilitation robotics
Assistive Robotics for Dementia
Stroke Rehab
Occupational Therapy
Rehabilitation
Sub-acute/rehab and Community Care Settings
Continuum of Care for Older Adults
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Laura Tamblyn Watts, LLB
President and CEO
Nationally and internationally recognized expert on law and aging issues, with a specialty in law reform, policy, partnerships, and more.
Financial Literacy for Vulnerable Populations
Plain Language Tool Development
Legal Research
Elder Law
Mediation
Advocacy and Government Relations
Law and Aging
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Catherine Weil-Olivier
Professor
Professor Weil-Olivier is a member of several French paediatric groups, working in Vaccinology and Influenza.
Vaccines
Paediatrics
Influenza
Vaccine Preventable Diseases
Vaccinology
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Prof. Rudi Westendorp
Professor
Professor Westendorp conducts research, provides education and pursues societal innovations to advance the quality of life of older people
Gerontology Research
Geriatrics
Epidemiology of Ageing
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Dr. Debra Whitman
Chief Public Policy Officer
Dr. Debra Whitman is an authority on aging issues with extensive experience in policymaking, research and the political process.
Public Policy
Active Ageing
Elder Abuse
Retirement
Human Rights
Frailty
Aging
Elder financial exploitation
Financial security
Financial Services
Age-friendly banking
Employment Policy
Family Caregiving
Global aging
Health care financing
Health Policy
Long-term care policy
Long-term services and supports
Medicaid
Medicare
Prescription drug pricing
Prevention
Policy Analysis
Retirement Security
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Dr. Heather E. Whitson, MD, MHS
Professor
She has particular interest and expertise related to the interface between age-related changes in sensory and cognitive health.
Population Health
Alzheimers
Ageing
Age-Related Changes in the Eye
Cognitive Health
Sensory Health
Age-Related Changes in the Brain
Vision Health
Dementia
Physical Resilience in Late Life
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Dr. Bradley Willcox
Professor and Director of Research
Dr. Willcox is also an author of a NY Times best-selling book on healthy aging
Long Term Care
Geriatric Medicine
Internal Medicine
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Dr. Walter Wittich
Associate Professor
Dr. Walter Wittich's expertise focuses on the rehabilitation of older adults with combined vision and hearing loss.
Assistive Technologies
Vision Rehabilitation
Visual Neuroscience
Optometry
Audiology
Low Vision Aid Device Development
Dual Sensory Impairment
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Dr. Durhane Wong-Rieger
President & CEO
Durhane Wong-Rieger is a social psychologist, specializing in cross-cultural, community and applied social psychology.
Communications
Strategic Planning
Social Psychology
Community Development
Advocacy
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Prof. Jean Woo
Emeritus Professor of Medicine and Director, CUHK Jockey Club Institute of Ageing
Professor Woo's research interests include chronic diseases affecting elderly people, health services research, nutrition epidemiology
Geriatric Medicine
Public Health
Nutrition Epidemiology
Chronic diseases affecting elderly people
Health Services Research
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Ms. Christine Young
Director of Community Development
Christine is the Director Community Development at the City of Melville.
Age-friendly Environments
Urban Planning
Education and Training
Active Ageing
Built Environment
Public Policy
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Prof. Dr Focke Ziemssen
Ophthalmology Consultant
Dr. Zeimessen is an expert in pharmacovigilance and diabetic retinopathy
Medical Retina
Pharmacovigilance
Diabetic Retinopathy
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Dr. Stefan Zimmer
Secretary General
Dr. Stefan Zimmer is an expert in the hearing sector, focusing on hearing healthcare, hearing technology and hearing loss prevention.
Hearing Implant Solutions
Hearing Aids
Health Policy
International Relations
Hearing Loss
Hearing Instrument Manufacturing
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Dr. Sytse Zuidema
Professor of Elderly Care Medicine and Dementia
Prof Sytse Zuidema is Professor of Elderly Care Medicine and Dementia at University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG)