CLINICAL AREA

• The accumulation of waste proteins identified as a cause of aging and possible origin of ALS

• Long genes, possible cause of aging

• Quantification of transcriptional variability associated with aging in single-cell RNA-seq data

• Nature aging

• Telomeres, telomerase, and their relationship with the aging process

• Excimer laser surgery interventions for the correction of myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism

• The ReLEx SMILE technique, a less invasive and effective procedure for the treatment of myopia and astigmatism

• AI solutions in long-term patient care

• Cellular rejuvenation. RNA modifications

• Approach to osteoarthritis with tissue expansion. Cell therapy and regenerative medicine

• Function of neurotransmitters to understand the brain

• Advances in preventive medicine. Strategies to improve sleep quality

• Cellular plasticity and metabolism

• Studies on surface markers of senescent cells

• Pharmacological efficacy in reducing and slowing cognitive and functional decline in early stages of Alzheimer’s disease

• Medicine of the future. Genetic engineering and epigenetics

• Approach to cellular senescence

• Speed and proactivity in disease. Care planning

• Neuroimmunology and nutrition

• Research on cellular processes. New opportunities to combat cancer and aging

• Study of mitochondrial biogenesis in the function of the respiratory chain

GERONTECHNOLOGY AREA

• The use of ICT in health promotion and disease prevention

• Applications and uses of technologies to improve people’s lives

• PT100 study of centenarians in Porto

• OAFI-Space, adaptation to the living environment. OAFI’s own R&D project

• Care of patients with osteoarticular pathology

• Social gerontology and gerontological education

• Nutrition as a key tool for healthy longevity

SERVICES AND BENEFITS AREA

• Magnitude and evolution of the care sector

• Care models: coliving, living lab

• The new Silver caregiver professional profile

• Best practices in elderly care interventions

• Media and other Silver support initiatives

• Innovative business experiences in dependency care

• Ongoing professional training and certification in social and healthcare services

• Cooperation models in addressing loneliness

LEGAL AREA

• Care and intervention with elderly people in situations of exclusion

• The elderly person’s will. The role of the notary

• Forensic medicine. Actions and support for the elderly when family is absent

• Administration benefits and support. Key element in the quality of life of older adults

• Analysis of current trends in cybersecurity