GERAS Centre

09/27/2025

09/27/2025

The Geras Centre for Aging Research is proud to support Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation at the Breakthrough Bash at the Canadian Warplane Museum - championing discoveries that change lives ✈️ ✨

09/26/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou, recipient of The Irene Turpie Builders Award for Outstanding Career Service! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us at this weeks Annual Awards Dinner at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum. It was a night of celebration and honouring excellence! ✈️ ✨

09/26/2025

We’re excited to share the latest episode of the GeriEvidence podcast, hosted by Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou. In this episode about and , we are joined by Bonny O’Hare to discuss her expertise and passion for osteoporosis care and physiotherapy with our listeners.

Thanks to our creative directors – Dr. Patricia Hewston, Caroline Marr, and Dr. Tricia Woo – for all their incredible work behind the scenes. This podcast is proudly funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research through the Betty Havens Prize in Knowledge Mobilization awarded to Dr. Papaioannou 🇨🇦

09/15/2025

Excited to join McMaster Institute for Research on Aging today as they kicked off the 2025 MacPAGE cohort, a certificate program for aging research trainees!

The session was led by Dr. Marie-Lee Yous, former MIRA trainee and Assistant Professor in McMaster School of Nursing who shared her journey in dementia research. 🧠 🌟

09/02/2025

Lunchtime walk with the Geras crew! ☀️

08/28/2025

We’re thrilled to share that GeriEvidence, hosted by Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou, is now streaming in 13 countries with over 5,000 listeners tuning in for the latest in geriatric medicine, aging research, and evidence-based care 👩🏻‍⚕️🩺🌎

Thanks to our creative directors – Dr. Patricia Hewston, Caroline Marr, and Dr. Tricia Woo – for all their incredible work behind the scenes. This podcast is proudly funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research | Instituts de recherche en santé du Canada through the Betty Havens Prize in Knowledge Mobilization awarded to AP.

08/26/2025

Celebrating with our work-from-home buddies that keep us smiling through every teams call and deadline! 🐶💻

Join the fun and share your dog below 👇

08/26/2025

In this special finale, hear directly from the Director of Communications at the Ontario Association of Residents’ Councils (OARC) as they share why the PREVENT research study is so relevant to residents in long-term care.

The PREVENT Trial is a nationally funded initiative supporting LTC homes in reducing fractures and improving quality of life. By focusing on fall prevention, fracture prevention, and person-centred care, this study is helping to ensure safer, healthier lives for residents.

Click the link in our description to watch and learn more about how the PREVENT Trial supports residents’ voices and priorities in long-term care - https://youtu.be/VD3_DgF4T8U?feature=shared

Follow us for more information on fall and fracture prevention!
https://www.gerascentre.ca/

08/26/2025

Come visit us at the Health Sciences Conference! We’re excited to share how Geras is driving high-impact research to make life better for older adults 🌍✨

08/26/2025

Wonderful to join McMaster Institute for Research on Aging as our trainees begin their learning at Health Sciences Conference! Kicking off today, MIRA is hosted a Design Thinking Masterclass exploring the intersections of design thinking, health, and aging.

The session was led by MIRA Research Manager Audrey Patocs and longtime MIRA collaborator Dr. PJ White from South East Technological University! 🧑🏽‍💻👩🏼‍💻