Date/Time
Date(s) - 4 Dec 2025
8:45 AM - 5:30 PM
Location
University of Arizona Scottsdale
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Symposium Objective
The 8th Annual reimagine Health Research Symposium will explore the Science and Medicine of Improving Human Resilience. We will examine the multifaceted nature of resilience – defined as the capacity to adapt well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, or significant stress – and its critical role in supporting long, healthy, and fulfilling lives. Topics will range from the physiological and psychological foundations of resilience to its relevance in adapting to the evolving challenges of our environment, including those driven by climate change.
As interest grows among healthcare professionals, patients, and the public in understanding and strengthening resilience, this symposium offers a timely platform to deepen knowledge, share research insights, and foster meaningful dialogue. Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in discussions that highlight resilience as a cornerstone of well-being in a rapidly changing world.
Patron Sponsors
The reimagine Health Research Symposium is annually co-sponsored and planned by the Arizona Biomedical Research Centre, the Flinn Foundation, and the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix Translational Research Office.
Gold Sponsors
This year’s Gold Sponsor is the University of Arizona BIO5 Institute.
Featured Speakers
| Name | Title and Affiliation |
|---|---|
 Janko Nikolich, MD, PhD |
Associate Dean for Research and Partnerships Regents Professor Professor, Department of Basic Medical Sciences University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix Presenting: Defects of Immunity with Aging and How to Fix Them |
 Anthony Molina,PhD |
Professor, Department of Medicine Scientific Director, The Sam and Rose Stein Institute for Research on Aging and the UC San Diego Center for Healthy Aging Research Chief, Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, and Palliative Care University of California San Diego Presenting: Biological Resilience and Healthy Aging |
 Edward Lakatta,MD |
Chief, Laboratory of Cardiovascular Science, Intermural Research Program Professor, Department of Medicine (in Cardiology), Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Adjunct Professor, Department of Physiology, University of Maryland School of Medicine NIH National Institute on Aging Presenting: So, What’s Aging and What’s Disease: Is “Normal Aging” of Your Heart a Disease? |
 David Furman,PhD |
Associate Professor Director, Bioinformatics and Data Science Director, Stanford 1000 Immunomes Project, Stanford University Buck Institute for Research on Aging Presenting: Measuring the Progression of Aging |
 James Kirkland,MD, PhD |
Professor of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Director, Center for Advanced Gerotherapeutics Emeritus Professor, Mayo Clinic Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Presenting: Cellular Senescence, Senolytics, And Resilience: The Path to Translation |
 Amelia Gallitano,MD, PhD |
Keating Family Endowed Professor for Interdisciplinary Research Professor, Departments of Basic Medical Sciences, Psychiatry, and Translational Neurosciences Director, MD/PhD Program University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix Presenting: Building Health Resilience in a Warming World |
 Eugene Livar,MD |
Assistant Director, Public Health Resiliency, Environment, and Policy Chief Heat Officer Arizona Department of Health Services Presenting: The Unseen Toll: Extreme Weather, Environmental Stress, and Human Resilience |
Location
The symposium will be hosted in person at the Scottsdale Waterfront, inside the U of A Scottsdale Center located at 7135 E Camelback Rd, Suite 200, Scottsdale, AZ 85251. For more information about location and parking, please review the FAQ.
Contact
For questions about the symposium or to become a symposium sponsor, please contact the Translational Research Office.