Join us for a full day of engaging discussions and hands-on research experiences focused on aging biology.
08:30 – Coffee and Registration
09:00 – Bernard Mari (IPMC): Aging and Pulmonary Fibrosis – A Single-Cell Perspective
Explore how aging impairs lung regeneration, increasing susceptibility to fibrosis. This talk will highlight new insights from single-cell and spatial transcriptomics, revealing how age-associated changes in mesenchymal and endothelial cells contribute to delayed fibrosis resolution in aged mice.
09:45 – Sabrina Ono (Ulysseus IHM): Discovering the Innovation Hub of Ulysseus in Aging and Wellbeing
Learn about the Ulysseus Innovation Hub, a dynamic initiative supporting research and innovation in aging and wellbeing.
10:30 – Coffee Break
11:00 – Eirini Trompouki (IRCAN): Lack of MDA5 Delays HSC Aging by Retaining Proteostasis
This talk will explore how MDA5, an innate immune sensor, influences hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) aging. Findings suggest that MDA5 deficiency reduces inflammation, improves HSC function, and preserves proteostasis, pointing to new therapeutic targets for aging-related hematopoietic decline.
11:45 – Bjorn Schumacher (CECAD, Germany): Genome Stability in Aging and Disease
Discover how genome instability contributes to aging and age-related diseases, with insights into mechanisms that maintain genomic integrity.
12:30 – Lunch and Poster Session
Current Trends in Aging Research
Explore cutting-edge developments in the biology of aging with leading researchers from Université Côte d’Azur (UniCA), Università di Genova (UniGe), and Universität des Saarlandes (USE). Through engaging seminars, you’ll gain insights into key advances in aging mechanisms, translational research, and emerging technologies. Additionally, hands-on sessions in specialized labs will allow participants to develop practical skills in aging research, providing a unique opportunity for immersive learning and collaboration.