Institute on Aging and Lifelong Health (IALH)
@uvichealthresearch.bsky.social
A UVic research unit supporting and promoting world-class interdisciplinary research which addresses current societal challenges in fields of health and aging. https://linktr.ee/UVicIALH
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IALH is pleased to announce our 2025/26 Seed Funding Awards to support affiliate-led research initiatives that promote lifelong health and well-being.
Application Deadline: December 1, 2025.
For more details, including eligibility and requirements, contact IALHresearch@uvic.ca
Application Deadline: December 1, 2025.
For more details, including eligibility and requirements, contact IALHresearch@uvic.ca
IALH's Journal Club meets this week!
📅 Fri. Nov 28th | 9 AM | 📍 IALH Boardroom, R Hut
We’ll discuss “Making time for brain health: recognizing temporal inequity in dementia risk reduction” published last month.
☕ Coffee, bagels, fruit + cream cheese (incl. non-dairy) provided! #JournalClub
📅 Fri. Nov 28th | 9 AM | 📍 IALH Boardroom, R Hut
We’ll discuss “Making time for brain health: recognizing temporal inequity in dementia risk reduction” published last month.
☕ Coffee, bagels, fruit + cream cheese (incl. non-dairy) provided! #JournalClub
November 27, 2025 at 12:11 AM
IALH's Journal Club meets this week!
📅 Fri. Nov 28th | 9 AM | 📍 IALH Boardroom, R Hut
We’ll discuss “Making time for brain health: recognizing temporal inequity in dementia risk reduction” published last month.
☕ Coffee, bagels, fruit + cream cheese (incl. non-dairy) provided! #JournalClub
📅 Fri. Nov 28th | 9 AM | 📍 IALH Boardroom, R Hut
We’ll discuss “Making time for brain health: recognizing temporal inequity in dementia risk reduction” published last month.
☕ Coffee, bagels, fruit + cream cheese (incl. non-dairy) provided! #JournalClub
Congrats to four IALH Student Affiliates who were named recipients of the 2025-2026 Jamie Cassels Undergraduate Research Award!🎉
November 24, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Congrats to four IALH Student Affiliates who were named recipients of the 2025-2026 Jamie Cassels Undergraduate Research Award!🎉
November is #PainAwarenessMonth. Chronic pain affects 1 in 5 Canadians and is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. We asked IALH research fellows and student affiliates to share how their work is advancing approaches to pain assessment, prevention, and treatment.
November 21, 2025 at 8:41 PM
November is #PainAwarenessMonth. Chronic pain affects 1 in 5 Canadians and is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. We asked IALH research fellows and student affiliates to share how their work is advancing approaches to pain assessment, prevention, and treatment.
Congrats to IALH Student Affiliate, Dr. Kimberly Joan Shapkin, for earning her Ph.D. in Nursing! 🎉🎓
We're so proud of her scholarly achievements and contributions to research and clinical practice.🌹
Her dissertation can be requested here: dspace.library.uvic.ca.
#NursingResearch #UVicGrad
We're so proud of her scholarly achievements and contributions to research and clinical practice.🌹
Her dissertation can be requested here: dspace.library.uvic.ca.
#NursingResearch #UVicGrad
November 20, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Congrats to IALH Student Affiliate, Dr. Kimberly Joan Shapkin, for earning her Ph.D. in Nursing! 🎉🎓
We're so proud of her scholarly achievements and contributions to research and clinical practice.🌹
Her dissertation can be requested here: dspace.library.uvic.ca.
#NursingResearch #UVicGrad
We're so proud of her scholarly achievements and contributions to research and clinical practice.🌹
Her dissertation can be requested here: dspace.library.uvic.ca.
#NursingResearch #UVicGrad
Join Us for a Free Film Screening + Expert Discussion!
🗓 Monday, December 8th
⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
📍 UVic Cinecenta
🎟️ Free admission
👉 RSVP here: www.surveymonkey.ca/r/3is
🗓 Monday, December 8th
⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
📍 UVic Cinecenta
🎟️ Free admission
👉 RSVP here: www.surveymonkey.ca/r/3is
November 18, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Join Us for a Free Film Screening + Expert Discussion!
🗓 Monday, December 8th
⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
📍 UVic Cinecenta
🎟️ Free admission
👉 RSVP here: www.surveymonkey.ca/r/3is
🗓 Monday, December 8th
⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
📍 UVic Cinecenta
🎟️ Free admission
👉 RSVP here: www.surveymonkey.ca/r/3is
With two weeks left to apply for IALH's seed funding awards, we'd like to share how one of last year's recipients used her funding. Read this article to learn about a summit that happened in Mexico in April organized by PhD student, Matilde Cervantes. #IALH #UVicResearch
www.uvic.ca/research/cen...
www.uvic.ca/research/cen...
November 17, 2025 at 10:59 PM
With two weeks left to apply for IALH's seed funding awards, we'd like to share how one of last year's recipients used her funding. Read this article to learn about a summit that happened in Mexico in April organized by PhD student, Matilde Cervantes. #IALH #UVicResearch
www.uvic.ca/research/cen...
www.uvic.ca/research/cen...
Good luck and safe travels to our affiliates presenting at Neuroscience 2025 in San Diego! #Sfn2025
✈️ Heading to San Diego for #SfN25?
Turn your travel time into discovery time with the Neuroscience 2025 virtual component!
Browse virtual posters before you arrive and start building out your plan for who to connect with onsite.
🔗 vist.ly/4e8v2
#neurosky #neuroskyence
Turn your travel time into discovery time with the Neuroscience 2025 virtual component!
Browse virtual posters before you arrive and start building out your plan for who to connect with onsite.
🔗 vist.ly/4e8v2
#neurosky #neuroskyence
November 14, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Good luck and safe travels to our affiliates presenting at Neuroscience 2025 in San Diego! #Sfn2025
IALH is pleased to announce our 2025/26 Seed Funding Awards to support affiliate-led research initiatives that promote lifelong health and well-being.
Application Deadline: December 1, 2025.
For more details, including eligibility and requirements, contact IALHresearch@uvic.ca
Application Deadline: December 1, 2025.
For more details, including eligibility and requirements, contact IALHresearch@uvic.ca
November 14, 2025 at 1:01 AM
IALH is pleased to announce our 2025/26 Seed Funding Awards to support affiliate-led research initiatives that promote lifelong health and well-being.
Application Deadline: December 1, 2025.
For more details, including eligibility and requirements, contact IALHresearch@uvic.ca
Application Deadline: December 1, 2025.
For more details, including eligibility and requirements, contact IALHresearch@uvic.ca
Congrats to IALH Student Affiliate, Dr. Taylor M. Snowden-Richardson, on earning her PhD in Neuroscience! 🎓
Her many achievements include directing UVic’s Women in Science Peer Mentorship Program, the Concussion Lab, and earning multiple awards/fellowships. Go Taylor!🌹
#Neuroscience #UVicGrad
Her many achievements include directing UVic’s Women in Science Peer Mentorship Program, the Concussion Lab, and earning multiple awards/fellowships. Go Taylor!🌹
#Neuroscience #UVicGrad
November 13, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Congrats to IALH Student Affiliate, Dr. Taylor M. Snowden-Richardson, on earning her PhD in Neuroscience! 🎓
Her many achievements include directing UVic’s Women in Science Peer Mentorship Program, the Concussion Lab, and earning multiple awards/fellowships. Go Taylor!🌹
#Neuroscience #UVicGrad
Her many achievements include directing UVic’s Women in Science Peer Mentorship Program, the Concussion Lab, and earning multiple awards/fellowships. Go Taylor!🌹
#Neuroscience #UVicGrad
Wow, stunning!
🥉 Third Prize – DevBio Art Contest 🎨
✨ “Fluorescent Flight” by Jessica Wilkins 🦋 A glowing celebration of development and motion, where vivid fluorescence meets the elegance of form and flight. A stunning fusion of science and art! 💫 #DevBioArt #ScienceArt
November 13, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Wow, stunning!
🎉Congrats to six IALH Student Affiliates who presented at the Excellence in Graduate Research Symposium! Excellent job disseminating your work and building public speaking skills.👏
⭐ Heather Hollman
⭐ Matilde Cervantes Navarrete
⭐ Tara Cooper
⭐ Heather Kwan
⭐ Yanxin Xu
⭐ Emiko Osborne
#UVic #KT
⭐ Heather Hollman
⭐ Matilde Cervantes Navarrete
⭐ Tara Cooper
⭐ Heather Kwan
⭐ Yanxin Xu
⭐ Emiko Osborne
#UVic #KT
November 10, 2025 at 11:57 PM
The IALH Journal Club kicks off next week!
📅 Wed, Nov 12 | 9 AM | 📍 IALH Boardroom (R Hut)
We’ll discuss “An Ecological Framework of Place: Situating Environmental Gerontology Within a Life Course Perspective”.
☕ Coffee, bagels, fruit + cream cheese (incl. non-dairy) provided!
#JournalClub
📅 Wed, Nov 12 | 9 AM | 📍 IALH Boardroom (R Hut)
We’ll discuss “An Ecological Framework of Place: Situating Environmental Gerontology Within a Life Course Perspective”.
☕ Coffee, bagels, fruit + cream cheese (incl. non-dairy) provided!
#JournalClub
November 7, 2025 at 7:03 PM
The IALH Journal Club kicks off next week!
📅 Wed, Nov 12 | 9 AM | 📍 IALH Boardroom (R Hut)
We’ll discuss “An Ecological Framework of Place: Situating Environmental Gerontology Within a Life Course Perspective”.
☕ Coffee, bagels, fruit + cream cheese (incl. non-dairy) provided!
#JournalClub
📅 Wed, Nov 12 | 9 AM | 📍 IALH Boardroom (R Hut)
We’ll discuss “An Ecological Framework of Place: Situating Environmental Gerontology Within a Life Course Perspective”.
☕ Coffee, bagels, fruit + cream cheese (incl. non-dairy) provided!
#JournalClub
🎉 Congrats to Dr. Denise Cloutier, IALH Research Fellow, on her powerful article published in The Conversation Canada.
Dr. Cloutier examines the urgent need to change how we deliver and support long-term residential care services.
#HealthPolicy #KT #IALH
theconversation.com/why-canada-m...
Dr. Cloutier examines the urgent need to change how we deliver and support long-term residential care services.
#HealthPolicy #KT #IALH
theconversation.com/why-canada-m...
Why Canada must transform its long-term care system
The long-term care system is under pressure — both from an aging population and from a workforce in crisis. More humane, sustainable models of care are critical.
theconversation.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:56 PM
🎉 Congrats to Dr. Denise Cloutier, IALH Research Fellow, on her powerful article published in The Conversation Canada.
Dr. Cloutier examines the urgent need to change how we deliver and support long-term residential care services.
#HealthPolicy #KT #IALH
theconversation.com/why-canada-m...
Dr. Cloutier examines the urgent need to change how we deliver and support long-term residential care services.
#HealthPolicy #KT #IALH
theconversation.com/why-canada-m...
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Did you know that engaging in regular exercise can help reduce stress while benefiting your brain health? Get moving and learn more healthy habits for your brain at alz.org/healthyhabits. #NationalStressAwarenessDay
November 5, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Did you know that engaging in regular exercise can help reduce stress while benefiting your brain health? Get moving and learn more healthy habits for your brain at alz.org/healthyhabits. #NationalStressAwarenessDay
Recruiting for a Study on Menopause
If you are between 55 and 65 years of age, experienced natural menopause, have no major health conditions, and are interested in participating, please contact Heather Kwan (hkwan@uvic.ca) to sign up!
#MenopauseResearch #IALH #WomensResearch #WomensHealth
If you are between 55 and 65 years of age, experienced natural menopause, have no major health conditions, and are interested in participating, please contact Heather Kwan (hkwan@uvic.ca) to sign up!
#MenopauseResearch #IALH #WomensResearch #WomensHealth
November 4, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Recruiting for a Study on Menopause
If you are between 55 and 65 years of age, experienced natural menopause, have no major health conditions, and are interested in participating, please contact Heather Kwan (hkwan@uvic.ca) to sign up!
#MenopauseResearch #IALH #WomensResearch #WomensHealth
If you are between 55 and 65 years of age, experienced natural menopause, have no major health conditions, and are interested in participating, please contact Heather Kwan (hkwan@uvic.ca) to sign up!
#MenopauseResearch #IALH #WomensResearch #WomensHealth
📢 Free Talk On Campus Today 📢
Dr. Hadland will review the landscape of substance use and overdose among adolescents and young adults, highlighting key epidemiologic trends and the unique risks youth face. Presented by @uviccisur.bsky.social
Dr. Hadland will review the landscape of substance use and overdose among adolescents and young adults, highlighting key epidemiologic trends and the unique risks youth face. Presented by @uviccisur.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 5:50 PM
📢 Free Talk On Campus Today 📢
Dr. Hadland will review the landscape of substance use and overdose among adolescents and young adults, highlighting key epidemiologic trends and the unique risks youth face. Presented by @uviccisur.bsky.social
Dr. Hadland will review the landscape of substance use and overdose among adolescents and young adults, highlighting key epidemiologic trends and the unique risks youth face. Presented by @uviccisur.bsky.social
In honour of #MenopauseAwarenessMonth and #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, we asked IALH affiliates to share their research which aims to transform the health of women and gender-diverse folks. Swipe through to learn about what makes these four researchers passionate about their work.
October 31, 2025 at 6:28 PM
In honour of #MenopauseAwarenessMonth and #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, we asked IALH affiliates to share their research which aims to transform the health of women and gender-diverse folks. Swipe through to learn about what makes these four researchers passionate about their work.
Reposted by Institute on Aging and Lifelong Health (IALH)
Enjoy your Halloween treats & keep your smile healthy too!
Here’s how:
- Brush twice a day.
- Spit, don’t rinse. After brushing, wait 10-30 minutes before rinsing.
- Have treats with meals. Teeth need breaks to recover.
- Drink plain water after eating.
More simple tips: https://ow.ly/hQbq50Xkyu9
Here’s how:
- Brush twice a day.
- Spit, don’t rinse. After brushing, wait 10-30 minutes before rinsing.
- Have treats with meals. Teeth need breaks to recover.
- Drink plain water after eating.
More simple tips: https://ow.ly/hQbq50Xkyu9
October 30, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Enjoy your Halloween treats & keep your smile healthy too!
Here’s how:
- Brush twice a day.
- Spit, don’t rinse. After brushing, wait 10-30 minutes before rinsing.
- Have treats with meals. Teeth need breaks to recover.
- Drink plain water after eating.
More simple tips: https://ow.ly/hQbq50Xkyu9
Here’s how:
- Brush twice a day.
- Spit, don’t rinse. After brushing, wait 10-30 minutes before rinsing.
- Have treats with meals. Teeth need breaks to recover.
- Drink plain water after eating.
More simple tips: https://ow.ly/hQbq50Xkyu9
Today is the day! Just a couple more hours to register at the link provided (it's free to attend).
The mentors and trainees from the STRIDE 2024-25 Mentorship Program have been busy preparing talks for this research showcase next week. Come learn about a range of topics related to lifelong health. Snacks and treats on us!🍪☕
Everyone’s welcome — but you must register here:
tinyurl.com/yrs2y84a
Everyone’s welcome — but you must register here:
tinyurl.com/yrs2y84a
October 30, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Today is the day! Just a couple more hours to register at the link provided (it's free to attend).
There's only a few tickets left for the STRIDE Research Showcase, so grab yours now! It is free, but registration is required.
tinyurl.com/426h7x4f
tinyurl.com/426h7x4f
STRIDE Research Showcase: Innovation in Aging & Lifelong Health
Discover how interdisciplinary mentorship fuels trainee research & innovation at the UVic Institute on Aging & Lifelong Health.
tinyurl.com
October 28, 2025 at 2:22 PM
There's only a few tickets left for the STRIDE Research Showcase, so grab yours now! It is free, but registration is required.
tinyurl.com/426h7x4f
tinyurl.com/426h7x4f
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We’re hiring! 📢Join the Institute on Aging & Lifelong Health (IALH) at @uvic.ca as an Administrative Assistant — supporting research, events, and communications that advance lifelong health.
🗓️ Apply by 4 pm, Oct. 30th
💼 FT | M-F, 8:30-4:30pm | On-campus
🔗 uvic.mua.hrdepartment.com/hr/ats/Posti...
🗓️ Apply by 4 pm, Oct. 30th
💼 FT | M-F, 8:30-4:30pm | On-campus
🔗 uvic.mua.hrdepartment.com/hr/ats/Posti...
October 21, 2025 at 8:31 PM
We’re hiring! 📢Join the Institute on Aging & Lifelong Health (IALH) at @uvic.ca as an Administrative Assistant — supporting research, events, and communications that advance lifelong health.
🗓️ Apply by 4 pm, Oct. 30th
💼 FT | M-F, 8:30-4:30pm | On-campus
🔗 uvic.mua.hrdepartment.com/hr/ats/Posti...
🗓️ Apply by 4 pm, Oct. 30th
💼 FT | M-F, 8:30-4:30pm | On-campus
🔗 uvic.mua.hrdepartment.com/hr/ats/Posti...
Good luck to all IALH affiliates presenting at #CAG2025! 👏 Your work is helping shape a healthier future for all.
Have a fantastic conference in Montréal!✨
📸 Parc de la Cité-du-Havre, Montréal, by Marc-Olivier Jodoin
#IALH #UVicResearch #KnowledgeTranslation
Have a fantastic conference in Montréal!✨
📸 Parc de la Cité-du-Havre, Montréal, by Marc-Olivier Jodoin
#IALH #UVicResearch #KnowledgeTranslation
October 23, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Good luck to all IALH affiliates presenting at #CAG2025! 👏 Your work is helping shape a healthier future for all.
Have a fantastic conference in Montréal!✨
📸 Parc de la Cité-du-Havre, Montréal, by Marc-Olivier Jodoin
#IALH #UVicResearch #KnowledgeTranslation
Have a fantastic conference in Montréal!✨
📸 Parc de la Cité-du-Havre, Montréal, by Marc-Olivier Jodoin
#IALH #UVicResearch #KnowledgeTranslation
The mentors and trainees from the STRIDE 2024-25 Mentorship Program have been busy preparing talks for this research showcase next week. Come learn about a range of topics related to lifelong health. Snacks and treats on us!🍪☕
Everyone’s welcome — but you must register here:
tinyurl.com/yrs2y84a
Everyone’s welcome — but you must register here:
tinyurl.com/yrs2y84a
October 22, 2025 at 9:25 PM
The mentors and trainees from the STRIDE 2024-25 Mentorship Program have been busy preparing talks for this research showcase next week. Come learn about a range of topics related to lifelong health. Snacks and treats on us!🍪☕
Everyone’s welcome — but you must register here:
tinyurl.com/yrs2y84a
Everyone’s welcome — but you must register here:
tinyurl.com/yrs2y84a
We’re hiring! 📢Join the Institute on Aging & Lifelong Health (IALH) at @uvic.ca as an Administrative Assistant — supporting research, events, and communications that advance lifelong health.
🗓️ Apply by 4 pm, Oct. 30th
💼 FT | M-F, 8:30-4:30pm | On-campus
🔗 uvic.mua.hrdepartment.com/hr/ats/Posti...
🗓️ Apply by 4 pm, Oct. 30th
💼 FT | M-F, 8:30-4:30pm | On-campus
🔗 uvic.mua.hrdepartment.com/hr/ats/Posti...
October 21, 2025 at 8:31 PM
We’re hiring! 📢Join the Institute on Aging & Lifelong Health (IALH) at @uvic.ca as an Administrative Assistant — supporting research, events, and communications that advance lifelong health.
🗓️ Apply by 4 pm, Oct. 30th
💼 FT | M-F, 8:30-4:30pm | On-campus
🔗 uvic.mua.hrdepartment.com/hr/ats/Posti...
🗓️ Apply by 4 pm, Oct. 30th
💼 FT | M-F, 8:30-4:30pm | On-campus
🔗 uvic.mua.hrdepartment.com/hr/ats/Posti...
Come join us for this free research showcase — with snacks and treats on IALH 🍪☕ — and learn how researchers from different disciplines lean on each other's strengths to expand our knowledge on lifelong health.
Everyone’s welcome — but you must register!
tinyurl.com/yrs2y84a
Everyone’s welcome — but you must register!
tinyurl.com/yrs2y84a
STRIDE Research Showcase: Innovation in Aging & Lifelong Health
Discover how interdisciplinary mentorship fuels trainee research & innovation at the UVic Institute on Aging & Lifelong Health.
tinyurl.com
October 17, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Come join us for this free research showcase — with snacks and treats on IALH 🍪☕ — and learn how researchers from different disciplines lean on each other's strengths to expand our knowledge on lifelong health.
Everyone’s welcome — but you must register!
tinyurl.com/yrs2y84a
Everyone’s welcome — but you must register!
tinyurl.com/yrs2y84a