NEAR Workshop 2024: High Impact Aging Research ─ Dialogue Among International Infrastructures

Don’t miss the opportunity to join us for the upcoming NEAR workshop: “Aging Research with High Clinical and Public Health Impact – Dialogue Among International Infrastructures” on 15 October from 8.30 AM to 5.00 PM. This year’s workshop aims to foster an environment where leading experts in large longitudinal and epidemiological studies or infrastructures will share their expertise and explore the potential for international collaborations. The workshop will occur onsite (limited spots, first come, first served) and online. The workshop is free, and everyone is welcome!

Find the program here. Please note that registration has expired, and on-site participation is closed. However, you can attend online by contacting Maria Wahlberg (maria.wahlberg@ki.se) by noon on 14 October at the latest.

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