2025 UK Ageing Research Funders' Forum Early Career Researchers' event

Vivensa Foundation

Join us to explore the latest advancements in ageing-related research and connect with fellow researchers funded by members of UKARFF.

The Health Foundation

The rebooted <a href="https://dunhillmedical.org.uk/ukarff" title="https://dunhillmedical.org.uk/ukarff" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">UK Ageing Research Funders’ Forum (UKARFF)</a> are delighted to announce their Early Career Researchers* (ECRs) event. Join us in-person 10:00-17:00 on Friday 7th February 2025 at the <a href="https://www.health.org.uk/about-the-health-foundation/contact-us" title="https://www.health.org.uk/about-the-health-foundation/contact-us" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Health Foundation's</a> offices in Central London.This is a great opportunity to explore the latest advancements in ageing-related research and connect with fellow researchers funded by members of UKARFF. This event is co-organised by the <a href="https://www.ukri.org/councils/bbsrc/" title="https://www.ukri.org/councils/bbsrc/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)</a>, <a href="https://dunhillmedical.org.uk/" title="https://dunhillmedical.org.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dunhill Medical Trust (DMT)</a>, <a href="https://www.health.org.uk/" title="https://www.health.org.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Health Foundation</a> and the <a href="https://www.ukri.org/councils/mrc/" title="https://www.ukri.org/councils/mrc/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Medical Research Council (MRC)</a>.The day will feature keynote speaker sessions, engaging talks, and poster presentations showcasing the latest ageing-related research from your peers. You'll also have plenty of opportunities to network and connect with fellow researchers. For those unable to attend, we plan to make recordings of the event available on the <a href="https://dunhillmedical.org.uk/ukarff/" title="https://dunhillmedical.org.uk/ukarff/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">UKARFF website</a>. For a detailed agenda, please refer to the information above.The event is free**, and the registration and form completion deadline is Sunday 8th December 2024. Due to the venue's limited capacity, priority will be given to ECRs* in the ageing field that are currently funded by <a href="https://dunhillmedical.org.uk/ukarff/member-directory/" title="https://dunhillmedical.org.uk/ukarff/member-directory/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">UKARFF members</a> and who are willing to present their work, either as a poster or in a talk. We are particularly seeking abstract submissions that align with the following themes (as highlighted by a UKARFF ECR survey):· Interdisciplinarity· Translation and/or commercialisation· Key Priorities from the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/chief-medical-officers-annual-report-2023-health-in-an-ageing-society" title="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/chief-medical-officers-annual-report-2023-health-in-an-ageing-society" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Chief Medical Officer’s Annual Report 2023: Health in an Ageing Society</a>· Research initiatives focusing on equity, diversity, inclusion (EDI) and/or patient, carer and public involvement (PPI)As part of the registration process, ECRs* are invited to nominate themselves for a poster presentation and/or a speaking slot in the "Selected Abstracts/Talks from Attendees" section of the agenda. We will review all submissions to ensure a diverse representation of topics, work funded by UKARFF member organisations, career stages and speakers. The deadline to submit a title and abstract for a poster/talk is also Sunday 8th December 2024, and we'll be in contact well ahead of the event to let you know if you have been selected for a poster or talk.Please note, by completing the registration process you are registering your interest to attend, and we will be in contact to confirm if you have been allocated a place by 6th January 2025 at the latest. Therefore, please do not book any travel until we have confirmed your attendance. The registration process will only be finalised once the form is fully completed (i.e. all questions answered).* For this particular event, by "Early Career Researchers (ECRs)", we refer to post-doctoral researchers with three to ten years of post-doctoral research experience (taking into account any career breaks, parental leave, and the impacts of COVID-19 etc.).** We are aiming for the costs of travel to the event for early career researchers to be covered by your respective <a href="https://dunhillmedical.org.uk/ukarff/member-directory/" title="https://dunhillmedical.org.uk/ukarff/member-directory/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">UKARFF </a>funder. However, please do not book any travel yet, until we have confirmed this and your attendance. For any general enquiries about the event, feel free to contact the Dunhill Medical Trust at <a href="admin@dunhillmedical.org.uk" title="admin@dunhillmedical.org.uk" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">admin@dunhillmedical.org.uk</a>.

Agenda

Upon arrival, please check-in at the registration desk and if you have been selected for a poster presentation, put up your poster on your allocated board. Refreshments will also be available.

Arrival and registration

Welcome and introduction 

Focused on the Chief Medical Officer ’s Annual Report from 2023 entitled "Health in an Ageing Society" 

Keynote speaker

Including refreshments, as well as time for networking and presenting posters

Break

Upon registering for the event, attendees will have the opportunity to submit a short title and abstract for a talk. If selected for a slot, we will let you know well ahead of the event to give you time to prepare. In the session, those selected will have 10 minutes to present their research and there will also be some time for questions from the audience.

Selected abstracts/talks from attendees

Including time for networking and presenting posters

Lunch

Upon registering for the event, attendees will have the opportunity to submit a short title and abstract for a talk. If selected for a slot, we will let you know well ahead of the event to give you time to prepare. In the session, those selected will have 10 minutes to present their research and there will also be some time for questions from the audience..

Keynote speaker (TBC)

Round up and closing remarks 

Networking and refreshments

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