Changing Lives in Ageing Societies: Exploring the Relationships between Ageing Research, Policy and Practices

The Social Policy and Ageing Research Centre at Trinity College Dublin’s second annual conference will explore the relationship between research, policy and practices. The conference will explore how research can (and does, at least sometimes) influence policies on ageing and how it can lead to the development of new or improved policies and practices 'on the ground'.

Presentations include:
o ‘(How) Does Translational Research on Ageing Work?’ by Prof Karl Pillemer, Director, Cornell Institute for Translational Research on Aging, Cornell University, US
o ‘Translating Research Findings into Practice: Lessons fromSuccesses and Failures’ by Professor Mary Gilhooly, Director of the Brunel Institute for Ageing Studies, School of Health Sciences and Social Care, Brunel University, UK
o ‘Influencing Policies and Practices in the Prevention and Treatment of Falls in Ireland’ by Prof Rose Anne Kenny, Department of Medical Gerontology and the Institute of Neuroscience, Trinity College Dublin
o ‘Developing Capacity for Policy and Practice Relevant Research within and outside Academic Institutions: Advice and Experiences’ by Dr Elaine Wethington, Cornell Institute for Translational Research, Cornell University, US

Conference fees:
Representatives of public/private sector agencies/institutes/companies/universities etc. €135
Representatives of non-profit organisations: €75
Unwaged (e.g. students, pensioners) €40

• Event date: Wednesday, 14 May
• Location: Lower Lecture Theatre Room 0.32, School of Nursing, Trinity College Dublin
• Contact: Register online at www.gerontology.ie/events.html