Saturday 6th March 2004

CONCURRENT SESSIONS / WORKSHOPS

Biomedical and Biological Advances In Geriatric Medicine
Session chair: Prof. David Le Couteur

2:20pm The Ageing Liver as a Risk Factor for Age-Related Vascular Disease
Prof. David Le Couteur, PhD, FRACP. Professor of Geriatric Medicine, Centre for Education and Research on Ageing (CERA), University of Sydney, NSW, Australia.

2:50pm Epidemiological Approaches to the Study of the Ageing Process
Prof. Robert G. Cumming, MD, PhD, MPH. Professor of Epidemiology and Geriatric Medicine, Centre for Education and Research on Ageing (CERA), University of Sydney, NSW, Australia.
3:20pm Afternoon Tea Break. (Proudly sponsored by Metagenics.)

3:50pm The Neuropathology of the Ageing Brain
Assoc. Prof. Jillian Kril, PhD. Associate Professor, Centre for Education and Research on Ageing (CERA), University of Sydney, NSW, Australia.

4:20pm Ageing Biology, Evidence Based Medicine and the Older Person
Dr. Vasi Naganathan, PhD, FRACP. Centre for Education and Research on Ageing (CERA), University of Sydney, NSW, Australia.

4:50pm Caloric Restriction and Drug Therapy to Delay the Onset of Age-Related Vascular Disease and Extend Life
Dr. Arthur Everitt, PhD, BSc. Centre for Education and Research on Ageing (CERA), University of Sydney, NSW, Australia.
5:05pm Break

Anti-Ageing in Clinical Practice
Session chair: Dr. Michael Elstein

2:20pm Understanding the Key to Achieving Quality Longevity by Restoring Youthful Hormone Levels Safely
(What every doctor should know about menopause, hormones, HRT and prostatic cancer).
Dr. Graeme Williams, BSc, BappSci, MB BS. Sports Physician; Anti-Ageing Physician specialising in male/female hormone modulation, Noosa, QLD, Australia

3pm Setting Up an Anti-Ageing Clinic
Dr. Simone Parkinson, PhD, B.Sp.Sc/Ex. Sc (Nutrition), Dip. Anti-Ageing (AAAC), Dip. Kinesiology, B.Commerce(Marketing). Clinical Nutritionist & Physiologist, Joint Head of Medical Services, The Third Space Medicine, London, United Kingdom

3:30pm Afternoon Tea Break. (Proudly sponsored by Metagenics.)

Eastern Approaches to Health and Longevity
Session chair: Dr. Michael Elstein

4:00pm Qi and Longevity: Theory and Practice
Assoc. Prof. Charlie Changli Xue, BMed, PhD. Head, The Chinese Medicine Unit, RMIT University, Bundoora, VIC, Australia.
5:30pm Break

Mental Health and Longevity
Session chair: Dr. Joachim Fluhrer

2:20pm Longevity: Does Your Mind Matter?
Prof. Avni Sali, MB BS, PhD. Foundation Head, Graduate School of Integrative Medicine, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, VIC, Australia.

3:00pm Biological Rhythms with Ageing, Associated Psychobehavioural Change, and Exercise / Herbal / Alternative Interventions
Dr. Andrew J.P. Francis, PhD, BSc(Hon). Senior Lecturer, Psychologist, Department of Psychology and Disability Studies, RMIT University, Bundoora, VIC, Australia.
3:40pm Afternoon Tea Break. (Proudly sponsored by Metagenics.)

4:10pm Putting More Life in Your Life
Prof. Marc Cohen, PhD, MB BS(Hons), BMedSc(Hons), FAMAC. Founding Head, Department of Complementary Medicine, RMIT University, Bundoora, VIC, Australia. President, Australasian Integrative Medicine Association (AIMA).
5:30pm Break

Cardiovascular Disease
Session chair: Prof. Brian J. Morris

2:20pm Cardiovascular Disease Control and Life Years Gained ... The Role of Research
Prof. Judith Ann Whitworth, AC, DSc, MD, PhD, BS (Melb), FRACP. Director, John Curtin School of Medical Research and Howard Florey Professor of Medical Research, The Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, Australia. Head, High Blood Pressure Research Unit; Co-Chair of the WHO/ISH Guidelines for Management of Hypertension.

3:00pm The Medical Management of Metabolic Obesity - Syndrome X and the Place of Liposuction
Dr. Warwick L. Greville, MB BS, FACS. Cosmetic Physician, Ashbrooke Medical Institute, VIC, Australia.
3:40pm Afternoon Tea Break. (Proudly sponsored by Metagenics.)

4:10pm Complementary Interventions for Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease
Mr. Mike Curley, BSc(Biochem), Dip.Clinical.Nutrition. Technical Director, HealthWorld Ltd., Brisbane, QLD, Australia.

4:50pm Everyday Strategies that can Lower Cardiovascular Disease Risk and Lengthen Life-Span.
Dr. Ross Walker, MB BS(Hons) FRACP. Consultant Cardiologist, Fox Valley Clinic, Wahroonga, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
5:30pm Break

Free Oral Presentations - Ageing Well Insights
Session chair: Dr. Adam Rish

2:20pm The Emergence of Centenarians and Supercentenarians in Australia
Dr. John McCormack, PhD. Department of Social Work and Policy, Faculty of Health Sciences, La Trobe University, Bundoora, VIC, Australia.

2:40pm The Health Benefits of an Active Lifestyle Program for older Adults in a Rural Community
Assoc. Prof. Bob J. Neumayer, PhD. Head, School of Community Health, Charles Sturt University, Australia.
Ms. Colleen Wilson-Lord, OAM. Consultant, Healthy Lifestyle & Retirement programs, NSW, Australia.

3:00pm Ageing Well for the Over 65s Using a Health Check Log
Dr. June Sheriff, PhD. Nursing Research Officer, Health & Ageing Research Unit, South Eastern Sydney Area Health Service, NSW, Australia.

3:20pm A Pilot Study Survey of Aromatherapy Use in Aged Care Facilities in the Northern Rivers area of NSW, Australia
Ms. E. Joy Bowles, BSc(Hons). PhD scholar, School of Natural and Complementary Medicine, Southern Cross University, Lismore, NSW, Australia.
3:40pm Afternoon Tea Break. (Proudly sponsored by Metagenics.)

4:10pm Aboriginal Ageing, Ailments and Approaches
Ms. Carrol-Ann Maher, Coordinator Indigenous Aged Care Services, Nambucca Valley Community Services Council Inc., Macksville, NSW, Australia.

4:50pm Theoretical Basis for Cancer: Beyond Gene Mutation
Mr. Henry Osiecki, BSc(Hons), Post.Grad.Dip.Nutrition. Nutritional Biochemist/Dietician, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
5:30pm Break

Friday 5th Plenary Sessions | Concurrent Sessions | Evening Presentation
Saturday 6thPlenary Sessions | Concurrent Sessions | Evening Presentation
Sunday 7th Plenary Sessions | Concurrent Sessions | Evening Presentation