The will consist of invited symposia, plenary talks, oral presentations based on contributed abstracts, and poster presentations. Featured symposia include:
- Oxidative Stress, an Evolving Concept
- New Invertebrates in Aging Research
- Therapeutic Targets for Life-span and Health-span
- Advances in Nutrient Modulation of Aging
- Sensory Aging: Toward Improving the Aging Experience
- Eating and Aging
- Timing of Anti-Aging Interventions
This meeting will feature a keynote address as well as two signature plenary talk/luncheons that will be given by the winners of the Vincent Cristofalo award (sponsored by the American Federation for Aging Research) and the Denham Harman award (sponsored by AGE).
Additionally, a plenary talk will be dedicated to Drs. James Joseph and Mark Smith (supported by AGE). A Transatlantic symposium (scheduled for Sunday, June 3), will feature presentations based on cooperative efforts between US and UK scientists (sponsored by BBSRC and NIA) and a Nathan Shock Center Symposium (scheduled for Monday, June 4 and sponsored by NIA) will highlight advances emanating from the Nathan Shock Centers of Excellence in Aging Research. For students and trainees, there will be the popular “Data Blitz”‘ followed by a social on Saturday evening (June 2).