Biological Mechanisms of Aging & Dementia
May
5
2026
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Ted Ho -
Huiliang Wang -
Kimberly Nixon
May
5
2026
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Ted Ho
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Huiliang Wang
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Kimberly Nixon
Program
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Biological Mechanisms of Brain Aging & Dementia Inaugural Symposium · Tuesday, May 5, 2026 |
Sponsored by the Texas Institute on Dementia, Aging, and Longevity & the Center for Learning and Memory University of Texas at Austin |
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8:30 – 8:45 |
Arrival & Morning Coffee |
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8:45 – 9:00 |
Welcome & Introduction Opening remarks from Laura Fonken and Yi Lu and overview of the Biological Mechanisms of Brain Aging & Dementia initiative |
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9:00 – 9:45 |
Session 1: Neural Mechanisms of Aging and Neurodegeneration |
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Keynote: Ted Ho Followed by faculty and staff flash talks |
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9:45 – 10:00 |
Coffee Break & Discussion |
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10:00 – 10:45 |
Session 2: Novel Molecular and Chemical Tools for Improving Brain Aging |
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Keynote: Huiliang (Evan) Wang Followed by faculty and staff flash talks |
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10:45 – 11:00 |
Coffee Break & Discussion |
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11:00 – 11:45 |
Session 3: Harnessing Lifestyle Factors to Improve Healthspan in Aging |
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Keynote: Kim Nixon Followed by faculty and staff flash talks |
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11:45 |
Lunch Served |
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12:00 – 12:30 |
Panel Discussion: Collaboration and Funding Opportunities in Aging Chairs: Yi Lu & Laura Fonken · Panelists: Karen Fingerman, Emily Cole, & Kimberly Jennings |
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12:30 – 1:00 |
Trainee Data Blitz |
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1:00 – 2:00 |
Grant Brainstorming Session |
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About the Speakers
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Ted Ho
Dept. of Biomedical Engineering
Cockrell School of Engineering
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Huiliang Wang
Dept. of Biomedical Engineering
Cockrell School of Engineering
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Kimberly Nixon
Division of Pharmacology & Toxicology
College of Pharmacy