CAG EVENT | Ageing Research Forum - A Deep-Dive into Clinical Trials in Older People

When: 24 October 8:30am - 1:30pm
Where: Robert Lusby Auditorium (Ground Floor), Concord Medical Education Centre, Concord Repatriation General Hospital

We aim to bring together all stakeholders in ageing research (consumers, clinicians, academics, policy-makers, health service managers and research directors) so that we can discuss our priorities and succeed further with clinical trials to inform the healthcare of older people.

Program

8.30am Opening and Welcome: Prof Sarah Hilmer and Deb Willcox
9:00am Session 1
Lessons learnt from experienced investigators across different settings: Prof Richard Lindley, Prof Vasi Naganathan, Prof Simon Lewis, Prof Meg Jardine
Involvement of consumers and clinicians: Dr Linda Xu, Carrie Hayter, Dr Janani Thillainadesan, Prof Meera Agar, Prof Fiona Blyth, Dr Bonnie Liu
11:00am Morning Tea (morning tea is provided)
11:30am Session 2
Novel and practical techniques for age-friendly trials: Prof Tom Snelling, Prof Richard Lindley, Prof Manuela Ferreira
1:00pm Lunch and Networking Opportunity (lunch is provided)