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
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
🏆 Carter Myrol, 3rd Yr, Kinesiology
November 24, 2025 at 8:24 PM
🏆 Carter Myrol, 3rd Yr, Kinesiology
🏆 Katie Thompson, 4th Yr, Biology & Psychology
November 24, 2025 at 8:24 PM
🏆 Katie Thompson, 4th Yr, Biology & Psychology
🏆 Katie Sternig, 4th Yr, Biology & Psychology
November 24, 2025 at 8:24 PM
🏆 Katie Sternig, 4th Yr, Biology & Psychology
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!🎉
🌟 Kira Peary, BSc, Master's Student, Kinesiology
November 21, 2025 at 8:41 PM
🌟 Kira Peary, BSc, Master's Student, Kinesiology
🌟 Morgan Schaeffer, MSc, PhD Candidate, Clinical Neuropsychology
November 21, 2025 at 8:41 PM
🌟 Morgan Schaeffer, MSc, PhD Candidate, Clinical Neuropsychology
🌟 Dr. Samara Mayer, PhD, Post-Doctoral Fellow, Nursing
November 21, 2025 at 8:41 PM
🌟 Dr. Samara Mayer, PhD, Post-Doctoral Fellow, Nursing
🌟 Dr. David Kennedy, PhD, Assistant Professor, School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education
November 21, 2025 at 8:41 PM
🌟 Dr. David Kennedy, PhD, Assistant Professor, School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education
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
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
🎉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
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.
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...
Vote for Dr. Mariko Sakamoto, Assistant Professor, and her team's podcast episode to win a podcasting award! Call To Mind is a finalist in the Activism, Public Service & Social Impact Category.🏆Voting ends Oct. 9th.
Listen here: tinyurl.com/muz4rn2r
Vote here: tinyurl.com/3nkhmu2a
Listen here: tinyurl.com/muz4rn2r
Vote here: tinyurl.com/3nkhmu2a
October 6, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Vote for Dr. Mariko Sakamoto, Assistant Professor, and her team's podcast episode to win a podcasting award! Call To Mind is a finalist in the Activism, Public Service & Social Impact Category.🏆Voting ends Oct. 9th.
Listen here: tinyurl.com/muz4rn2r
Vote here: tinyurl.com/3nkhmu2a
Listen here: tinyurl.com/muz4rn2r
Vote here: tinyurl.com/3nkhmu2a
📣 Attention @uvic.ca graduate students!
Apply now for STRIDE — our 10-month mentorship program to develop your research skills & become a leader in your field.
📅 Deadline: Wed. Oct 15, 4PM PT
👉Learn more here: tinyurl.com/bdhpakwe
#UVic #GraduateStudents #HealthResearch #Aging #Mentorship #STRIDE
Apply now for STRIDE — our 10-month mentorship program to develop your research skills & become a leader in your field.
📅 Deadline: Wed. Oct 15, 4PM PT
👉Learn more here: tinyurl.com/bdhpakwe
#UVic #GraduateStudents #HealthResearch #Aging #Mentorship #STRIDE
October 1, 2025 at 10:45 PM
📣 Attention @uvic.ca graduate students!
Apply now for STRIDE — our 10-month mentorship program to develop your research skills & become a leader in your field.
📅 Deadline: Wed. Oct 15, 4PM PT
👉Learn more here: tinyurl.com/bdhpakwe
#UVic #GraduateStudents #HealthResearch #Aging #Mentorship #STRIDE
Apply now for STRIDE — our 10-month mentorship program to develop your research skills & become a leader in your field.
📅 Deadline: Wed. Oct 15, 4PM PT
👉Learn more here: tinyurl.com/bdhpakwe
#UVic #GraduateStudents #HealthResearch #Aging #Mentorship #STRIDE
We are THRILLED to share this fantastic news! Four IALH Research Fellows were named @healthresearchbc.bsky.social MSHRBC Scholars! Their work is critical for increasing access to safe, equitable healthcare for diverse populations. Congratulations!🎉Read about their research here: tinyurl.com/ypzrwf62
September 26, 2025 at 11:49 PM
We are THRILLED to share this fantastic news! Four IALH Research Fellows were named @healthresearchbc.bsky.social MSHRBC Scholars! Their work is critical for increasing access to safe, equitable healthcare for diverse populations. Congratulations!🎉Read about their research here: tinyurl.com/ypzrwf62