What Can We Learn About Aging Muscles from Neuromuscular Diseases
Dr Mark Tarnopolsky
Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine, CEO and CSO
Exerkine Corporation, Division Head of Neuromuscular and Neurometabolic Disorders
Opening Address:
A/Prof Solomon Yu
ANZSSFR President
Each speaker will have a 15 minute presentation followed by 5 minutes for audience Q&A at the conclusion of their talk.
Symposium Topic:
Exercise & Nutritional Strategies for Optimising Muscle & Bone Health Across the Lifespan
Invited Speakers:
Prof Robin Daly
Chair in Exercise & Aging
Deakin University, Institute for Physical Activity & Nutrition
School of Exercise & Nutrition, Faculty of Health
Dr Sandra Iuliano
Senior Research Fellow
Department of Medicine, Austin Health
The University of Melbourne
A/Prof Mike Tieland
Associate Professor of Nutrition Science
Institute for Physical Activity & Nutrition
Deakin University
Symposium Topic:
Basic Science - Informed Approaches to Treating & Managing Sarcopenia & Frailty
Invited Speakers:
Prof Jenny Gunton
Chair of Medicine
University of Sydney
Westmead Institute for Medical Research
Prof Michelle Keske
Associate Professor
Institute for Physical Activity & Nutrition
Deakin University
A/Prof Severine Lamon
ARC Future Fellow
SENS
Deakin University
Overcoming Barriers to Strength Training Implementation in Older Adults
Dr Ashley Gluchowski
University Fellow
School of Health & Society
University of Salford, Manchester
Discussion Topic:
Frailty vs. Sarcopenia in Clinical Practice: Does the Terminology Matter, and Should We Assess & Manage Both Separately
Invited Speakers:
Prof Itamar Levinger
Clinical Exercise Physiology
Institute for Health and Sport
Victoria University
Prof Cathy Said
Professor Physiotherapy
Western Health & The University of Melbourne
A/Prof Mike Tieland
Associate Professor of Nutrition Science
Institute for Physical Activity & Nutrition
Deakin University
Prof Renuka Visvanathan
Head of Unit
Geriatric Medicine
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Hightail Bar
727 Collins Street, Melbourne