A forum for students, researchers, and community members to present, dialogue and learn about current research related to aging
The symposium will take place on April 29, 2026 in the Health Expansion building (EXP) at the University of Waterloo. Further details will be available closer to the event.
Registration is now open!
Registration is now open for the 2026 SoAR conference. Everyone planning to attend the conference (either as a presenter or an attendee) must register. Note that there is no cost to register, and lunch and refreshments will be provided for all registrants.
Abstract submission has closed. We thank everyone who submitted an abstract. Notifications of acceptance will be sent out in early April. If you missed the submission deadline, we hope you will still join us as an attendee at this year's symposium!
Keynote speaker: Dr. Alexandra Fiocco
Program of Research: Dr. Fiocco’s research interests center around cognitive function, brain health, and emotional wellbeing in late life. Her work examines the biological, psychological, and social factors that determine cognitive function and wellbeing in later adulthood. Dr. Fiocco also examines preventive measures that facilitate healthy aging.
Training Background: Dr. Fiocco’s approach to research is multidisciplinary, incorporating different branches of learning, including psychology, neuroscience, and epidemiology. She obtained a MSc in Psychology with a specialization in Neuroscience from Carleton University in 2002, followed by a PhD in Neuroscience from McGill University in 2008. Following her doctoral training, she pursued postdoctoral training at the University of California San Francisco in clinical and epidemiological research and completed a second postdoctoral fellowship at Baycrest in Toronto.
Schedule
SoAR is a one-day conference-style symposium. This year's conference will take place on April 29, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the University of Waterloo. Further details on the event's schedule will be provided soon.