Geriatric committee
What we do
The Geriatric Committee aims to encourage the international development of geriatric pharmacology and to advocate for the therapeutic needs of older people.
Our goal is to improve the use of drugs in older people and the development new therapeutic approaches for the syndromes and diseases of old age.
What we do
The Geriatric Committee aims to encourage the international development of geriatric pharmacology and to advocate for the therapeutic needs of older people.
Our goal is to improve the use of drugs in older people and the development new therapeutic approaches for the syndromes and diseases of old age.
Our Activities
- Education: webinars and seminars at relevant conferences to promote geriatric pharmacology; curricula and resources to support education in geriatric pharmacology; mentorship.
- Research: synthesize principles to guide research in geriatric pharmacology covering drug development, evaluation and use; engage with basic research applicable to translational geriatric pharmacology.
- Advocacy: engage with regulatory agencies, governmental offices and relevant organizations to improve safety, efficacy and access to pharmacological treatments for older patients.
Who we are
Sarah N. Hilmer, Chair
Australia
David G. Le Couteur
Australia
Janice B. Schwartz
USA
Petra Thurmann
Germany
Mirko Petrovic
Belgium
Lauren Walker
UK
Naomi Gronich
Israel
Quỳnh Trang Trấn
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