8th Annual Alliance for Healthy Aging Conference
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​2017 Alliance for Healthy Aging Conference
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A partnership of the Mayo Clinic Robert and Arlene Kogod Center on Aging (Rochester, Minnesota, USA),
​The University Medical Center Groningen (Groningen, NL) and Newcastle University Institute for Ageing (Newcastle, UK)


Theme
Metabolism and Ageing
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Topics
I Mitochondria, ROS & NAD
II Metabolism and cell senescence
III Nutrient sensing
IV Systems Biology
V Metabolism and stem cell ageing

Important dates
April 1, 2017
Registration open
Abstract submission open
August 11, 2017
Deadline abstract submission
October 15, 2017
Deadline registration
November 9-11, 2017
Conference at the UMCG
​Venue
University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG), Groningen, The Netherlands

Keynote speaker
Johan Auwerx, MD, PhD 
Professor at the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale, Laboratory of Integrative and Systems Physiology, Lausanne, Switzerland

Travel awards
Ten travel awards are available for outstanding abstracts, which will cover travel and accommodation costs for the conference. To be considered for a travel award an abstract must be submitted and a scientific poster displayed at the poster session.

Ruud Krom Fund
The organisation of the 8th Alliance for Healthy Aging is very grateful for the support by the Ruud Krom Fund.

​We are looking forward to welcoming you November 9-11, 2017 at the University Medical Center Groningen, the Netherlands!
Program directors:
Barbara Bakker, PhD
Professor of Medical Systems Biology, Department of Pediatrics and Systems Biology Center for Energy Metabolism and Ageing, University Medical Center Groningen, 
The Netherlands
Eduardo Chini, MD, PhD
Professor of Anesthesiology, Mayo Clinic Robert and Arlene Kogod Center on Aging and Mayo Clinic Cancer Center, Rochester, Minnesota, USA

Thomas von Zglinicki, PhD
Professor of Cell Gerontology, Director, The ABC – Newcastle University Ageing Biology Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK


Conference directors:
Marian Joëls, PhD
Professor of Neuroscience, Dean/Board of Directors University Medical Center Groningen, 
The Netherlands
James L. Kirkland, MD, PhD
Noaber Foundation Professor of Aging Research, Director Mayo Clinic Robert and Arlene Kogod Center on Aging, Rochester, Minnesota, USA

Thomas von Zglinicki, PhD​
Professor of Cell Gerontology, Director, The ABC – Newcastle University Ageing Biology Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

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  • Home
  • Program
  • Call for Abstracts
  • Registration
  • Venue
  • Hotel information
  • Organizing committee
  • Background information
  • Faculty
  • Members of the alliance
  • Practical information
  • Groningen
  • Contact