SPARC - Strategic Promotion of Ageing Research Capacity

11.15 Registration and Refreshments

11.40 Welcome and Introduction to SPARC. Dr Richard Faragher, SPARC director and University of Brighton

11.50 The ageing immune system: Emerging challenges for an ageing population. Dr Donald Palmer, Royal Veterinary College

12.30 Lunch

13.30 Therapeutic strategies to boost the ageing immune system . Dr Sian Henson, University College London .

14.10 Travel Independence in Car Dependent Times: an exploration into how technology might help older drivers meet their travel and driving needs. Dr Charles Musslewhite, University of the West of England .

14.50 Final Comments and discussion, Dr Lorna Layward, Help the Aged

15.00 Refreshments

15.30 Close

Note: the presenters will include a short time for discussion and will be available for longer discussion at the end of the morning and afternoon sessions