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 ‘Celebrating Research on Aging: Building Collaborations for the Future’

Aging Institute of UPMC Senior Services and the University of Pittsburgh Present 6th Annual Research Day

WHAT: Aging Institute Research Day and poster award presentation

WHO: Researchers and clinicians from the University of Pittsburgh, UPMC and Carnegie Mellon University; Charles F. Reynolds III, M.D., opening remarks; Stephanie Studenski, M.D., M.P.H., closing remarks and awards presentation

WHEN: 1 to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 24, 2012; panel discussions: 3:15 p.m., “Improving Access to Palliative Care in Long-Term Care Settings;” 3:45 p.m., “The Intersection of Science, Practice, Better Health and Business: Osteoporosis Management Initiative”

WHERE: William Pitt Union, 3959 Fifth Ave., Oakland

WHY: Networking and educational event showcasing the latest in aging research.

For more information, contact Jennifer Bissell at bissell@pitt.edu.

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