- Panelists will discuss the ethics involved in longevity science, neural health, and how art can impact cognitive wellness.
Library of Congress to Host Panel on Longevity Science
Experts From the Sciences and the Arts Will Discuss Link Between Cognitive Wellness and Quality of Life
The Library of Congress will host a panel with leading experts in the fields spanning the sciences and the arts to explore the latest developments in longevity science and how cognitive wellness affects quality of life. Co-sponsored by the American Folklife Center and the Health Sciences Division, in conjunction with the Longevity Science Foundation, the panel will discuss the ethics involved in longevity science, neural health, and how art can impact cognitive wellness.
What: Webinar: “Putting Together the Puzzle Pieces of Longevity”
When: Wednesday, Feb. 7, 12 p.m. EST
Where: For online registration, please register here. For in-person attendance, you can obtain your tickets here.
Who: Confirmed panelists include:
- Lisa Ireland, president and CEO for The Longevity Science Foundation.
- Jon Kay, director of Traditional Arts Indiana at Indiana University and author of “Folk Art and Aging: Life-Story Objects and Their Makers.”
- Susan Magsmen, executive director of the International Arts and Mind Lab at Johns Hopkins University.
- Kelly O’Brien, vice president of prevention for UsAgainstAlzheimer’s.
RSVP: Media interested in covering the event can contact María Peña at mpena@loc.gov. For additional questions, contact the Library's Health Services Division at healthservices@loc.gov.
Accessible seating is available upon request. Please request ADA accommodations at least five days in advance by contacting 202-707-6362 or ada@loc.gov.
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Media Contact: María Peña, mpena@loc.gov
PR 24-010
02/01/24
ISSN 0731-3527