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MUSC Center for Healthy Aging Fall Research Symposium

Sponsored by: MUSC Center for Healthy Aging and SC Alzheimer's Disease Research Center

In partnership with: Clemson University, Institute for Engaged Aging and The University of South Carolina, Office for the Study of Aging

Date of Symposium: October 26 to 27, 2023

Location: SEGRA Club

Audience: Every aging researcher, faculty member, student, post-doc, and trainee at MUSC and our partner institutions (Clemson University and the University of South Carolina) are welcome to attend. RSVP is required. Space is limited.

Special rates are available for symposium attendees at the Courtyard Charleston Waterfront hotel. You can reserve a room for a special rate on the guestroom booking website.

We eagerly anticipate the wealth of ideas, discoveries, and shared experiences that will inspire us as we collectively work towards healthier aging for us all.

Symposium Booklet

Poster Abstracts

Abstract Deadline: October 1, 2023

Poster Session: October 26, 2023

Graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty, please plan to present a poster at the Center for Healthy Aging Symposium. This is a great way to share your latest research in the field of aging, find new collaborators, and get valuable feedback!

Please submit a 300-word abstract to muschealthyaging@musc.edu no later than October 1, 2023. Your abstract will be included in the program booklet, and the poster session will be on Thursday, October 26, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. All presenters must register for the symposium. Preferred poster size is 48" x 36".

MUSC College of Nursing Palliative Care Showcase

You are invited to the 2023 Palliative Care Showcase! This showcase is free and open to healthcare professionals, students and anyone interested in promoting palliative care. You have the opportunity to participate in-person or virtually. The Center for Healthy Aging will sponsor breakfast!

For more information, and to register for the event, visit the MUSC College of Nursing's 2023 Palliative Care Showcase news article.

Center for Healthy Aging Fall Seminar Series

This monthly lecture series, held on the first Thursday at 12:00 p.m, consists of hour-long lunchtime lectures, delivered by invited guests or distinguished members of MUSC. We aim to highlight important developments in aging research, encourage collaborations and provide information about new findings and funding opportunities.

Schedule

  • Seminar Speaker: Christopher L. Metts, M.D.
  • Topic: Digital Health Technologies in Healthy Aging Research: Opportunities for Enhanced Insight
  • Location: In-person only (BSB, Room 302)
  • Registration: Please select date of seminar to register. Must register for each seminar.
  • Seminar Speaker: Justin Van Beusecum, Ph.D.
  • Topic: The Role in Endothelin in the Development of Lupus Associated Cardiovascular Disease
  • Location: In-person only (BSB, Room 302)
  • Registration: Please select date of seminar to register. Must register for each seminar.
  • Seminar Speaker: Margaret C. Fahey, Ph.D.
  • Topic: Addressing Age-Related Tobacco Disparities: Opportunities for Leveraging Digital Health
  • Location: Microsoft Teams (Registration required)
  • Registration: Please select date of seminar to register. Must register for each seminar.
  • Seminar Speakers: Stephen W. Cole, Ph.D. / Teresa J. Kelechi, Ph.D., RN / Martina Mueller, Ph.D. / Robin Muise-Helmericks, Ph.D. / Laurie A. Theeke, Ph.D.
  • Topic: A social genomics model to explore loneliness and systemic inflammation in an adult population with chronic lower extremity ulcers
  • Location: Microsoft Teams (Registration required)
  • Registration: Please select date of seminar to register. Must register for each seminar.