Strategies to Advance Research Through Inclusion of Diverse Older Adults

All sessions are listed in Central Time (CT). 

Symposia

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  • Track: Research
  • CME/CE: 1.0

Sponsored by the Research Committee, Cancer and Aging SIG, and Junior Faculty Research Career Development SIG

Co-Moderators: Katharine L. Cheung, MD, PhD, FASN & Kah Poh (Melissa) Loh, MBBCh, BAO, MS, FACCC


Learning Objectives: (1) discuss the important of inclusion of diverse older adults in research and the barriers and facilitators to including older adults from diverse backgrounds; (2) review key strategies to include older adults from diverse backgrounds, including co-design of interventions with participants; (3) describe how community partners can facilitate inclusion of underrepresented communities in research; (4) describe the current AGS efforts to advance DEI in research.

Strategies for Reducing Health Disparities Among Older Adults with Cancer: The Importance of Inclusive Practices 

Nikesha Gilmore, PhD, MS

Strategies and Perspectives for Engaging Rural Older Adults in Research 

Marquita W. Lewis-Thames, PhD, MPH, MS & Diane Potts, MA, MSEd

AGS’s Quest for Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Research 

John A. Batsis, MD, AGSF