Experts discuss biotechnology and the ageing process
13 November 2000 - 13 November 2000
Academics, industrialists and representatives from international organisations, including the European Union and OECD governments will be taking part in an OECD workshop on 'healthy ageing and biotechnology' in Tokyo, Japan on 13 to 14 November 2000.
The workshop will identify the scientific and healthcare policy issues that are emerging for OECD countries as biotechnologies extend our understanding of the ageing process. Biotechnology may offer new ways to detect, prevent or treat age-related diseases and conditions, reducing both the level of disability and the costs associated with care for the elderly.
Speakers will discuss what age-related diseases and conditions are most prevalent and most costly, and what major scientific advances hold the answer to improving elderly health.For more information, please telephone: +81-3-52921174
The workshop will identify the scientific and healthcare policy issues that are emerging for OECD countries as biotechnologies extend our understanding of the ageing process. Biotechnology may offer new ways to detect, prevent or treat age-related diseases and conditions, reducing both the level of disability and the costs associated with care for the elderly.
Speakers will discuss what age-related diseases and conditions are most prevalent and most costly, and what major scientific advances hold the answer to improving elderly health.For more information, please telephone: +81-3-52921174