25.09.2006
Find out about the latest breakthroughs in the science of ageing on 9 October.
Ever wondered if snails remember where lettuce is? Or if they go senile? Maybe you can't figure out what that big red button does on your brand new car? Or do you want to know which celebrities are older than they look?
Well, on Monday 9 October you can find out the answers to all these queries, although admittedly not the last one, at a research event dedicated to the latest breakthroughs in the science of ageing at the Cavendish hotel in Eastbourne.
The event, which is being held from 11am until 3pm, is completely free (including lunch) and will showcase some of the work of the best and brightest new designers, biologists and engineers in British ageing research.
Dr Mark Yeoman, a scientist at the University of Brighton, and Mike Bradley, from the University of Middlesex, will be the two main lecturers and they will be covering topics such as senile snails and confusing car controls.
Dr Yeoman’s research centres around the discovery that the ageing process in snails seems to have many parallels with humans. In contrast, Mr Bradley will focus on the interface between older people and new technology, talking about the future of cars, how they all work and of course what that damn red button does.
A Government-funded research programme, the Strategic Promotion of Ageing Research Capacity (SPARC) network is running the event and the Directors, Dr Richard Faragher and Professor Peter Lansley are greatly looking forward to it, "these two projects really illustrate the breadth and quality of SPARC". They commented "We hope everyone who attends will come out better informed about the challenges and opportunities for older people ".
To reserve your place, please contact Kirsty Springall, University of Brighton on 01273-64 2124 or e-mail, k.s.springall@brighton.ac.uk
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