Symposium themes

Overview

Changes in the global environment

Mind and brain

Energy

Molecular structure and recognition

IT, telecommunications and control in the Web era

Genetic engineering of plants and animals

The universe: Looking out – looking forward

Ageing

Ageing

This session looks at 'successful' ageing and how ageing affects individuals and the population as a whole. Emphasis is on the biology of ageing and the role of stochastic mechanisms, as well as health prevention and promotion to control ageing.

Speakers

Professor Rob Helme
National Ageing Research Institute
Towards successful ageing: A framework for research
Paper

Dr Roger Reddel
Children's Medical Research Institute
Cellular ageing: Can we reverse it?
Paper

Dr Zeinab Khalil
National Ageing Research Institute
Intrinsic and pathological processes of ageing: The role of stochastic mechanisms
Paper

Dr Julie Byles
University of Adelaide
Research for an older, healthier Australia
Paper