The longer I live the more beautiful life becomes.
-Frank Lloyd Wright
Even in something as natural as aging, advancements in research and innovation can make the process smoother, improving the quality of life for older adults. In its 2013 Strategic Plan, the University of Waterloo identified an opportunity to become a leader in aging research. In 2014, the Network for Aging Research (NAR) was created to expand the field of aging research and support aging-focused researchers.
The development of NAR, as identified by the University’s Vice-President Academic & Provost, was a strategic and essential step toward advancing aging research. NAR acts as a networking tool for aging-focused researchers, and fosters collaborative aging research across the university.
News
Grant Call Now Open
The Network for Aging Research has released a call for research proposals related to COVID-19 & older adults.
POSTPONED: 3rd Annual William F. Forbes Lecture with Keynote Speaker Prof. Neil Charness
After carefully considering the evolving situation with COVID-19, and recent travel restrictions that affect our keynote speaker, we have decided to postpone our William F. Forbes Lecture event scheduled for April 9, 2020.
NAR Researcher Mark Oremus Awarded Velux Stiftung Healthy Ageing Research Grant
The Velux Stiftung has awarded 2018 NAR catalyst grant recipient Prof. Mark Oremus a Healthy Aging Grant worth ~$206,000 CAD (CHF 157,000) to support the continuation of his work on the association between social support availability and cognitive function.