Understanding the Biology of Aging
A
Gerontology Training Course for Veterinarians
April 18-20, 2008
Purdue
Technology Center-West Lafayette, Indiana
Sponsors:
Purdue Center on
Aging & the Life Course
Gerald P. Murphy
Cancer Foundation
P&G Pet Care
FRIDAY-April 18, 2008
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Time
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Min
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What
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Who
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Where
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3:00-5:15 pm
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Guests arrive and check into hotel
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University
Plaza Hotel
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5:15-5:30
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Meet in Hotel Lobby/Drive to Foundation
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5:30-6:00
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30
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Welcome and Overview
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D.
Waters
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Purdue
Technology Center
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6:00-7:00
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60
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Why Gerontologists Need a Life Course
Perspective
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K.
Ferraro
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7:00-7:45
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45
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Welcome Reception
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Gerald
P. Murphy Cancer Foundation Gallery
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7:45-8:00
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15
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Return to University Plaza Hotel
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8:00
pm
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Dinner
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University
Plaza Hotel
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| SATURDAY-April 19, 2008 |
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Time
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Min
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What
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Who
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Where
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8:00-9:00 am
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60
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Breakfast Buffet
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Purdue
Technology Center
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9:00-9:30
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30
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Cellular Aging: What Does It Mean?
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D.
Waters
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9:30-10:20
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50
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I Think I Found the Cure: Test It or
Just Trust Me?
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G.
Hyner
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10:20-10:35
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15
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Break
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10:35-11:15
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40
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Lessons from the Youngest Old, Oldest Old
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D.
Waters
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11:15-11:45
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30
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Rusting Out: The Role of Oxidative Stress
in Aging
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D.
Waters
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11:45-12:35 pm
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50
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Nutrition and Aging: You Age As You Eat
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M.
Hayek
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12:35-2:00
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90
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Lunch break
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2:00-2:40
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40
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Hormones and Aging: Nothing Is Raging
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D.
Waters
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2:40-3:30
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50
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The Biology of Aging Muscle
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M.
Flynn
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3:30-4:20
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50
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Aging and Obesity
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K.
Ferraro
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4:20-4:35
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15
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Break
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Group
Photo
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4:35-5:15
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40
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A Closer Look at the Aging–Cancer Connection
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D.
Waters
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5:15-6:15
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60
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Of Heart Attacks and Walking Dogs:
Promoting Health and Preventing
Disease
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G.
Hyner
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7:00 pm
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Dinner
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Hour
Time Restaurant
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| SUNDAY,
April 20, 2008 |
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Time
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Min
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What
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Who
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Where
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8:00 am |
Check out of Hotel
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Univ. Plaza Hotel
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8:15-9:30
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Breakfast
Buffet
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Purdue Technology Center
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9:30-10:20
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50
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Immunology: A Life Course Perspective
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M.
Hayek
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10:20-11:10
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50
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Inflammation and Chronic Disease: Can Exercise Put
the Fire Out?
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M.
Flynn
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11:10-12:00
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50
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Your Aging Brain
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D.
Waters
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12:00-2:00 pm
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120
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Round table discussions over lunch
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2:00 pm
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Adjourn – return evaluation forms
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Please
remember to complete and return the evaluation form on Sunday to Marsha.
Thank you!
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