Strong NVS presence at world-leading congress on ageing
Researchers from Karolinska Institutet’s Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society (NVS) made a strong contribution to this year’s IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics, one of the world’s largest conferences on ageing research. Around 3,500 researchers attended the event, which focused on the theme Ageing Well in a Globalized World.
Held every four years, the congress brings together researchers, clinicians and policymakers from around the world to share knowledge and discuss new developments in ageing and health.
NVS researchers contributed through symposia, oral presentations and poster sessions covering a wide range of topics, including multimorbidity, dementia, co-creation with older people and healthy ageing
“IAGG is probably the conference that best reflects the broad range of ageing research conducted at NVS,” says Davide Liborio Vetrano, Division of ARC. “Over the years, participation from NVS researchers has grown substantially, making our department one of the most active contributors to the scientific programme.”
For Elisabeth Rydwik, Division of Physiotherapy, the congress highlighted both the diversity and scale of research in the field.
“The breadth of ageing research, both in terms of research areas and the variety of research methodology, was one of the most important takeaways for me,” she says.
Strengthen international collaborations
Davide Liborio Vetrano was particularly encouraged by signs that geroscience is moving closer to practical healthcare applications.
“One of my main takeaways was seeing the first clear signs that geroscience is beginning to move from basic research towards real clinical application,” he says.
For Elisabeth Rydwik, another memorable aspect of the congress was its scale and intensity.
"This was the most dense programme I have experienced at a conference. The first sessions started at 7.30 in the morning and the last ended at 6.30 in the evening, with 25 parallel sessions running throughout the day," she says.
The congress also provided valuable opportunities to strengthen international collaborations and create new research networks, helping to advance the field of ageing research worldwide.
