Prof. Sarah Harper
Director and Professor of Gerontology · Oxford Institute of Population Ageing, Oxford University
Sarah trained as an ethnographer and her early research focused on migration and the social implications of demographic change
Addressing Inequalities Global Migration Public Policy Longevity Global Population Ageing
Dr. Lucie Vidovićová
Lecturer · Masaryk University
Long-term research interests include the sociology of ageing, age discrimination, active ageing, and social exclusion
Ageing Population Ageing Survey Methodology and Data Analysis Social & Sociological Analysis Demography and Population Studies
Prof. Denise Eldemire-Shearer
Professor of Public Health and Ageing · University of the West Indies
Denise Eldemire-Shearer is Professor of Public Health and Ageing at the University of the West Indies.
Education and Training Active Ageing Lifelong Learning Ageing in Place Frailty
Dr. John Beard
Director of Ageing and Life Course · World Health Organization
Dr John Beard, M.B.B.S., Ph.D., is Director of Ageing and Life Course with the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva
Fostering Healthy Ageing Population Ageing Epidemiology Public Health and Ageing
Scientia Prof. Perminder Sachdev
Co-Director of the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) · UNSW Sydney
Neuropsychiatry expert revolutionizing our understanding of the ageing brain, apropos of lifestyle choices
Cognitive Reserve Psychiatry (incl. Psychotherapy) Geriatrics and Gerontology Neurosciences Neurogenetics
Anne Berit Rafoss
Project Coordinator - National Network of Age-friendly Communities · The Norwegian Association of Local and Regional Authorities
Anne Berit has been responsible for creating awareness of the age-friendly agenda in Norway.
Ageing Age-Friendly Networks Health Politics Healthcare Sector Elderly Care Stategies
Prof. Kaarin Anstey
Professor, School of Psychology · Australian National University
Psychology and neuroscience expert exploring the epidemiology of cognition and dementia
Fostering Healthy Ageing Older Drivers Public Health and Health Services Neurosciences Psychology
Mr. Rodd Bond
Director · Netwell Centre
Mr. Rodd Bond is the Director of the Netwell Centre, and an architect by background.
Age Friendly Environments Public Policy Built Environment Active Ageing Education and Training
Prof. Rudi Westendorp
Professor · Leiden University Medical Center
Professor Westendorp conducts research, provides education and pursues societal innovations to advance the quality of life of older people
Gerontology Research Geriatrics Epidemiology of Ageing
Alana Officer
Unit Head, Demographic Change and Healthy Ageing · World Health Organization
Alana Officer coordinates the United Nations Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021-2030) & oversees WHO's work on age-friendly environments.
Disability and Rehabilitation Public Health Communications Age-friendly Environments Ageism
Dr. Isabella Aboderin
Senior Research Scientist · Oxford Institute of Population Ageing, Oxford University
Dr. Aboderin is also Head of the Program on Aging and Development (APHRC) & Associate Prof of Gerontology at the University of Southampton.
Older Adult Rights Ageing Policy and Development Social Determinants of Health in Old Age Health Systems Access to Health Care
Dr. Jane Barratt
Secretary General · International Federation on Ageing
As Secretary General of the IFA Dr Barratt is an internationaly respected speaker on age related issues across the globe.
Fostering Healthy Ageing Healthy Ageing Public Policy and Advocacy Population Ageing Women's Rights
Prof. Ariela Lowenstein
Head, Social Gerontology Center for Research · University of Haifa
Professor Lowenstein's research specializes in intergenerational family relations and caregiving
Carers and Caregiving Intergenerational Family Relations Elder's Quality of Life Gerontological Education Policy Development
Greg Shaw
Director of International and Corporate Relations · International Federation on Ageing
Mr. Shaw represents the IFA at the United Nations, works closely with governments, and maintains the IFA’s elder abuse initiatives
Population Ageing Care Continuum Elder Abuse Prevention Healthy Ageing Program Implementation
Mr. Grant A Donald
Creative Director · Silk Tree International
Design for an ageing population
Design guidelines and policy development Landscape Design Urban Design Master Planning
Prof. Trisha Dunning
Vice President · International Diabetes Federation
Professor Dunning's work focuses on diabetes and older people, palliative and end of life care, the needs of family carers and medicines
Diabetes Palliative Care End of Life Care Caregivers Health Education
Dr. Mary Ann Tsao
Chairman · Tsao Foundation Singapore
Chairwoman & founding director of the Tsao Foundation, a regionally oriented non-profit foundation dedicated to aged care and ageing issues.
Home Care Health and Ageing
Dr. Anthea Tinker
Professor of Social Gerontology · King's College London
Anthea Tinker's main areas of research interest are social policy and research ethics, specialising since 1974 in Gerontology.
Public Policy Frailty Home Care Elder Abuse Social Policy
Dr Cathy Slack
Lecturer & Research Scientist in Biosciences · Aston University
Dr Cathy Slack is an expert in models of healthy ageing.
Drosophila Genetics Biology Biological Mechanisms of Ageing Ageing Cell Signalling
Dr. Anne Martin-Matthews
Professor, Ageing and Lifecourse · University British Columbia
Anne Martin-Matthews' current research focuses on two areas of inquiry in the sociology of aging.
Public Policy Work Carers and Caregiving Active Ageing