The annual Friedman Lecture and Awards addresses topics related to older adults and aging society and presents awards to individuals who have contributed to the field of aging. This year marks the 20th annual event. Joseph Coughlin, PhD, director of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology AgeLab, will deliver his keynote presentation: Writing a New Story for Old Age in Today’s Longevity Economy. Dr. Coughlin’s keynote will provide an overview and discussion of opportunities and challenges for entrepreneurship and innovation for an aging society.

Additionally, the event will include the presentation of the Harvey A. & Dorismae Hacker Friedman Award for Excellence in Service to Older Adults; the Alene & Meyer Kopolow Award for Geriatrics, Psychiatry, and Neurology; and the Mark S. Wrighton Graduate Student Research Award on Aging.

This event is free and open to all. Registration is requested.

SUBMIT A POSTER ABSTRACT

Individuals who wish to present a poster must submit an abstract and be available to present a self-printed poster at the lecture on April 8, 2020. Send questions and abstracts to centerforaging@wustl.edu.