My Health, My Responsibility Lecture Series

My Health, My Responsibility

Join us for My Health, My Responsibility, a thoughtful new series of health-focused talks for members of the College. Each program aims to offer insights into an aspect of physical, mental or preventive health—empowering you to take charge of your well-being with confidence and clarity.

Active Body, Healthy Brains: The Role of Exercise in Promoting Healthy Cognitive Aging

with Dr. Teresa Liu-Ambrose, PhD, PT, Professor, Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Healthy Aging Co-Director, Center for Aging SMART, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute Department of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia

In this presentation, Dr. Liu-Ambrose will highlight the evidence and knowledge gaps regarding the role of physical activity in promoting brain health in aging. 

Speaker bio: Dr. Teresa Liu-Ambrose, PhD, PT, Professor, is a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Healthy Aging at the University of British Columbia (UBC). She co-directs the Centre for Aging SMART at Vancouver Coastal Health and directs the Falls Prevention Clinic. She leads the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) Data Collection Site at UBC and co-leads the CLSA Healthy Brains, Healthy Aging Platform. Her research focuses on understanding the role of exercise in promoting cognitive and mobility outcomes in older adults. Her research has shaped clinical practice, community programs, and international practice guidelines or recommendations to promote healthy aging.

 

Where: UBC Point Grey Campus (room TBC) and online
When: Wednesday Oct 29 at 2:00 pm