Themes
Graceful Aging
Neurodegeneration, Wearables and Smart homes, and Telemedicine
Disease centricity
Advances in Genomics, Drug Discovery, Computational Biology, and Molecular Biology
Sustainable Aging
Quality of Life (QoL), Nutrition, and Physical and Emotional Resilience
Empowering Elderly
Social and Cultural networks, Tech Independence, and Literacy and Awareness
Sub-themes
Aging
The gradual process of physiological decline and functional deterioration that occurs in living organisms over time, leading to increased vulnerability to diseases and eventual death.
P4 medicine
A personalized, predictive, preventive, and participatory approach to healthcare that focuses on improving health outcomes and disease prevention.
Longevity
It refers to the length of an individual's life, often focusing on the ability to live a long, healthy life with minimal age-related diseases.
Neurodegeneration
The progressive loss of structure or function of neurons, leading to disorders such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other age-related neurological diseases.
Wearables
Smart devices that monitor and track health metrics in real-time, enabling early detection of conditions, personalized care, and improved patient outcomes.
Smart homes
Sensors to monitor health, assist with daily activities, and enhance safety, enabling independent living and remote care for the elderly and individuals with medical conditions.
Quality of life
An individual's overall well-being, encompassing physical health, mental state, emotional satisfaction, and the ability to perform daily activities and enjoy life.
Design engineering
Creating innovative medical devices, systems, and solutions that enhance patient care, improve clinical outcomes, and streamline healthcare delivery.
Care and support
The comprehensive services and assistance provided to individuals to address their physical, emotional, and practical needs, promoting well-being and quality of life.
Societal and cultural impact
It refers to how health practices, policies, and innovations influence and are shaped by different communities' values, beliefs, and behaviors, affecting access to care and health outcomes.
Nutritional and dietary impact
The effect that food choices and nutritional intake have on an individual's health, well-being, and risk of chronic diseases.
Policy impacts
The effects that regulations, laws, and guidelines have on social, economic, and environmental outcomes, shaping behavior and influencing public well-being.
Policy perspectives
It involve analysing and understanding the various viewpoints and implications of policies to guide decision-making and address societal challenges effectively.