A new "Paradox Workshop," slated to take place October 13-16, 2016, will be sponsored by the French Consulate in Los Angeles, the Hospital of the Good Samaritan in Los Angeles, and the USC Leonard Davis School.
On April 18, 2016, the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology hosted the annual What's Hot in Aging Research at USC symposium. This year's event focused on how nutrition and diet interact with genetics to influence lifespan.
Tested in both mice and human cells and produced in the energy-producing mitochondria of cells, the proteins may lead to greater understanding of aging-related diseases from diabetes to Alzheimer’s to cancer.
“Fundamentals of Gerontology” course provides team of busy professionals with valuable evidence-based information on aging, says LA Dept. of Aging General Manager and USC Davis alumna Laura Trejo. Next online classes start April 4!
The panel discussion, moderated by Chairman of the Milken Institute Center for the Future of Aging and USC Davis School Distinguished Scholar in Residence Paul Irving, covered many aging topics and upcoming challenges and opportunities for older adults.
An analysis of vital statistics and the U.S. Health and Retirement Survey led by University Professor Eileen Crimmins reveals a drop in the dementia rate among men and women 65 and older.