This event will be recorded. The recording will be available on the MIRA website about two weeks after the event.
We are honored to welcome Dr. Stephen Lord as the keynote speaker for the inaugural Suzanne Labarge Lecture in Aging. Dr. Lord is a Senior Principal Research Fellow at Neuroscience Research Australia and a Scientia Professor at the University of New South Wales. He is internationally recognized for his pioneering research on balance, gait, and falls in older adults.
In his presentation titled “Steady, safe and savvy: New technologies for fall prevention as we age,” Dr. Lord will delve into the latest advancements in technology that are transforming fall risk assessments and prevention strategies for older adults. His work has had a profound impact on fall prevention practices worldwide, making this lecture a must-attend event for anyone interested in aging research.
Join us on April 14, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. in the Atrium at McMaster Innovation Park to gain valuable insights from Dr. Lord’s extensive research and experience. This event marks the beginning of a prestigious lecture series dedicated to celebrating and advancing the field of aging research.
About Dr. Stephen Lord
Scientia Professor at the University of New South Wales and a Senior Principal Research Fellow at Neuroscience Research Australia, Sydney, Australia
Dr. Lord has published over 600 papers in the areas of instability, falls and fractures in older people and clinical groups with balance impairment.
His research follows two main themes: the identification of neuropsychological, sensorimotor and balance risk factors for falls and the development and evaluation of fall prevention strategies.
His current projects include the development of digital gait biomarkers, reactive step training and cognitive-motor interventions to prevent falls and studies addressing fall risk in people with stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy and cognitive impairment. He is also actively engaged in initiatives aimed at implementing fall prevention evidence into policy and practice.
Dr. Lord will discuss the utility of wearable sensors (using wrist-worn sensors and smart phones) for improving fall prediction and the efficacy of e-health, exergame, virtual reality, and reactive balance training interventions for fall prevention. The presentation will conclude with a discussion how this new research can be made available to older people and implemented into government policies and clinical practice.
Join MIRA for this landmark event as we explore innovative approaches to mobility in aging and celebrate the contributions of distinguished researchers in the field.
