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mHealth for Healthy Aging Webinar

    Wednesday, June 25, 2025 | 12–1 PM ET / 9–10 AM PT

    mHealth, or mobile health, can play a significant role in promoting healthy aging by leveraging technology to support self-management of chronic conditions, improve physical activity, and enhance overall well-being and connection for older adults. Mobile technologies also at the forefront of personalized medicine, supporting proactive health management and can improve outcomes for various conditions.


    To explore this unique intersection of cutting-edge technology and aging research, join AFAR for a free webinar tailored for professionals in the scientific and entrepreneurial communities.


    Experts from the geroscience and biotech sectors not only will discuss how research and technical advances in mHealth can improve the experience of both providers and patients, but also address barriers to engaging consumers and practitioners fully in mHealth opportunities, and explore opportunities for collaboration between the academic and private sectors in this growing space


    Featured Speakers:

    • Megan Huisingh-Scheetz, MD, MPH

      Associate Professor, Associate Director of the Aging Research Program, Co-Director of the Successful Aging and Frailty Evaluation Clinic, Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine,

      University of Chicago


    • Connor Landgraf

      Co-Founder and CEO, Eko Health


    • Julie Rekant, DPT, PhD

      Visiting Post-Doctoral Fellow, Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science

      University of Maryland School of Medicine


    • Michael Snyder, PhD

      Stanford W. Ascherman Professor of Genetics;

      Director, Center for Genomics and Personalized Medicine

      Stanford University

    Moderator:

    • Sergey Young

      AFAR Board Member, Co-Founder of BOLD Longevity Fund

      Author, The Science and Technology of Growing Young


    Topics Include:

    • How mHealth improves patient and provider experiences

    • Barriers to widespread adoption

    • Opportunities for cross-sector collaboration


    This event is ideal for researchers, entrepreneurs, and healthcare professionals interested in the intersection of technology and aging.




    15th Annual Behavioral Science & Health Symposium

      The University of Pennsylvania’s Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics (CHIBE) will host the 15th Annual Behavioral Science and Health Symposium on November 13–14, 2025, at The Study at University City Hotel in Philadelphia, PA.

      November 13–14, 2025


      This annual event convenes experts from academia, industry, and government to explore emerging research and practical innovations at the intersection of behavioral science and health. Attendees will engage in thoughtful discussion, share cutting-edge findings, and collaborate on strategies to shape the future of health behavior and policy.


      The 2025 symposium will feature keynote addresses by two renowned leaders in the field:

      • Jay Bhattacharya, MD, PhD, 18th Director of the National Institutes of Health

      • John List, PhD, Kenneth C. Griffin Distinguished Service Professor of Economics, University of Chicago


      Call for Abstracts

      Abstract submissions are currently being accepted for symposium presentations. The deadline for submission is August 5, 2025. For submission guidelines and additional information, please refer to the official Call for Abstracts.


      This event is made possible with support from the following co-sponsoring centers:

      • The Roybal Center for Therapeutic Optimization using Behavioral Science

      • USC-Yale Roybal Center for Behavioral Interventions in Aging

      • NBER Roybal Center for Behavior Change in Health


      Questions about the symposium may be directed to the event coordinator, Samantha Fellman, at safellm3@upenn.edu.

      All are welcome to join this vibrant community working to improve health through behavioral science.

      Strategies and Interventions to Strengthen Support for Family Caregiving and to Alleviate Caregiver Burden

        As the U.S. population ages and the number of individuals living with serious illnesses such as cancer, dementia, heart disease, and Parkinson’s disease continues to grow, family members and others will increasingly find themselves in the position of caregiver.


        The National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine will host a hybrid public workshop, June 5-6, to consider evidence-based interventions and strategies that effectively address the physical, mental, and financial challenges of caregiving. 


        June 5, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET
        June 6, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET


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