This webinar highlights the latest research on palliative and end-of-life care published in the joint special issue of the Medical/Social Sciences of The Journals of Gerontology. Special issue editors, Raya E. Kheirbek and Markus H. Schafer as moderators, select authors will present their study findings.

The Gerontological Society of America (GSA), in collaboration with the European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO), will host a webinar on the 2026 EASO position paper on obesity management in older adults. Experts, including Dr. John Batsis and Professors Volkan Yumuk and Lorenzo Donini, will discuss the limitations of BMI in diagnosing obesity in older populations and emphasize the importance of multidimensional assessment and multimodal management to prioritize muscle mass, mobility, and independence in treatment.

This virtual program is designed to share insights, practical guidance, and real-world experiences to support strong and sustainable Student Chapters.

This webinar celebrates the National Institute on Aging’s half century of robust support for research on aging and will summarize select articles from The Gerontologist’s special collection commemorating the remarkable contributions, milestones, and initiatives that have formed significant areas of scholarship on aging and older people.

Discover how climate change intersects with health equity in this timely webinar. Dr. Baumbusch and Dr. Zuelsdorff explore how environmental stressors impact older adults and share practical steps to mitigate these effects—offering critical insights for researchers, practitioners, and anyone committed to promoting healthier, more equitable aging.

Social Research, Policy, and Practice (SRPP) Officers have a candid discussion with the chair of the GSA Publications and Products committee on the SRPP review and acceptance process, how the call for proposals was developed, and provide some insight into GSA 2027 Annual Scientific Meeting.

Meet the 2026 ESPO Officers and learn more about their roles and plans for ESPO. If you are considering applying to run to serve as the 2027 ESPO Vice Chair-Elect or might be interested in serving as a Section Officer in the future, this session will be especially informative.

Ever wondered how your major connects to real-world issues—and real careers? Join us for an interactive panel designed to help students see how fields like biology, psychology, sociology, public health, education, nursing, social work, policy, technology, business, and beyond intersect with gerontology and aging research.

Join us for an informational webinar introducing the Entrepreneurship and Science Communication for Aging Research (ESCAAR) program at the University of Maryland School of Graduate Studies in Baltimore, a National Institute on Aging (NIA)–funded, 10-month training opportunity.

Join NIA leadership for a 90-minute interactive webinar highlighting multidisciplinary aging and Alzheimer’s research, NIA scientific priorities, and funding opportunities, with discussion of resources available to support researchers across career stages.