A forum for students, researchers, and community members to present, dialogue and learn about current research related to aging
The 2026 Symposium on Aging Research took place on April 29, 2026. Thank you to all of our presenters, attendants, and volunteers for making the event a great success! We look forward to hosting another successful event next year.
We would also like to extend a special thanks to the sponsors and supporters of this year's event: The Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging, the Network for Aging Research, and the University of Waterloo's Faculty of Health.
SoAR 2026 Sponsors and Supporters
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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.
