Aging Events at U.Va.

Jan. 28 - Nobel Lecture Series
Nobel Laureate, Dr. Eric Kandel, will give a lecture, "Toward a Molecular Biology of Memory and Age-related Memory Disorders" in Old Cabell Hall Auditorium at 3:30 p.m. Kandel is University Professor at the Center for Neurobiology and Behavior at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons.

Feb. 3
Eric Dishman of Intel Corp. will present "From Mainframe to Personal Health Care: Inventing Wellness through Consumer Health Technologies" in Jordan Hall Auditorium at 11 a.m.

March 8
Aging 101 - Community Lecture Series
Professors Arthur Weltman and Glenn Gaesser of the Curry School of Education will give a talk on exercise and aging from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn at 1901 Emmet St. The talk is limited to 100 attendees. To reserve a space, call 434-243-5327 or email: uvaging@virginia.edu.

March 18
Distinguished Speaker Series
Dr. Ian Deary, from the University of Edinburgh, will give a talk, "A Lifetime of Intelligence: Following up the Scottish Mental Surveys of 1932 and 1947" at 3:30 p.m. in the Old Medical School Building auditorium. A reception with refreshments will follow.

March 22
Aging 101 - Community Lecture Series
Dr. Majd Alwan, Dept. of Pathology, and Prof. John Lach, Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering, will give a talk on aging and promising new technologies for health care of the aging from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn at 1901 Emmet St. The talk is limited to 100 attendees. To reserve a space, call 434-243-5327 or e-mail uvaging@virginia.edu.

April 5
Aging 101 - Community Lecture Series
Law professors Thomas White and Thomas Hafemeister will discuss aging and legal issues from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn at 1901 Emmet St. The talk is limited to 100 attendees. To reserve a space, call 434-243-5327 or e-mail uvaging@virginia.edu.

April 26
Symposium - "Research on Exercise and Healthy Aging."
Dr. Steven Blair, Cooper Institute, will discuss "The Importance of Physical Activity and Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Aging: What Physicians Should Tell Their Patients." Dr. William Evans, University of Arkansas, will speak on "Sarcopenia: Effects of Diet and Exercise." Dr. Edward McAuley, University of Illinois, Champaign, will lecture on "Physical Activity and Aging: Adherence, Function, and Quality of Life." The conference will be held in Jordan Hall Auditorium.

April 28-29
Mary Starke Harper, Ph.D., R.N., a leading authority on mental health and long-term care, and an advisor to four U.S. presidents, will give a lecture. Details will be announced soon.