We are pleased to announce the 2025 Translational Science Center (TSC) Research Retreat. The TSC is dedicated to bringing new basic research discoveries from multiple disciplines into treatments and programs targeting the functional health of older adults.

This research retreat features outstanding speakers and will be held at Bridger Field House on Friday, March 21 from 1:00 – 5:00pm.

• 1:00 pm Welcome & Keynote Introduction – Daniel Kim-Shapiro, PhD
  • Keynote Speaker – Laura Baker, PhD
• 2:00 pm Moderator for Panel I – Paul  Laurienti, MD, PhD
  • Kristen Beavers, PhD
  • Tina Brinkley, PhD
  • Sarah Lotspeich, PhD
• 3:00 pm Moderator for Panel II – Jeffery Katula, PhD
  • Lara do Amaral Silva, PhD
  • Stephen Baker, PhD
  • Elliott Arroyo, PhD
  • Announce Call for Pilot Grants
• 4:00 Poster Session + Reception (60 minutes)

We are hoping everyone will discuss their research interests and new collaborations will be formed, with potential TSC pilot funding available.

This event is free, but registration is required by March 7^th . [Click here to register]

For questions email shapiro@wfu.edu