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Events at UW Madison

  • Institute on Aging 35th Annual Colloquium

    • Thu, October 16, 2025
    • 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
    • Gordon Dining & Event Center, 770 W Dayton St
    • 100


    Showcasing the latest research and resources on positive aging, including Speakers, a Poster Session, and a Health & Resource Fair. This year’s presentation titles include:

    1. Reflecting on 30 Years of Leading the Institute on Aging,
    2. Translational Geroscience: Can Rapamycin Extend Healthy Longevity in Humans?
    3. What Do Older Adults Have in Common? Experiences with Ageism, Which is Harmful for Health, and
    4. Hearing-Related Behavior: Understanding the Connections Between Hearing Loss, Hearing Aid Use, and Social-Emotional Health.

    Free and open to the public, but registration is required and will open the first Monday in August (8/4/25).

    For complete details, see: https://aging.wisc.edu/annual-colloquium/ or call 608-262-1818.
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