Research & Cooperation
Research in the MENAAA Region is not widely supported. Both basic and clinical research are meager. Prioritized basic research elements include a clearer understanding of how ageing is modulated and a focus on epigenetic regulation of the ageing cycle. The clinical field emphases on the advancement of geriatric medicine and professional training, appropriate medication control, detailed assessment protocols, frailty, sarcopenia, palliative care, mental health, long-term care and quality assurance.
One of the aim of MENAAA is to strengthen research in the field of ageing in the Region and to build a network of interested geriatricians and health professional in the field of research. In order to do so we will
1. Continue with the current Biannual congress meeting series the last one being held in 2018 in Lebanon.
2. Strengthen MENAR which is a regional research network
3. Encourage special interest group formation
3. Build stronger regional and international relationships.
Research in the MENAAA Region is not widely supported. Both basic and clinical research are meager. Prioritized basic research elements include a clearer understanding of how ageing is modulated and a focus on epigenetic regulation of the ageing cycle. The clinical field emphases on the advancement of geriatric medicine and professional training, appropriate medication control, detailed assessment protocols, frailty, sarcopenia, palliative care, mental health, long-term care and quality assurance.
One of the aim of MENAAA is to strengthen research in the field of ageing in the Region and to build a network of interested geriatricians and health professional in the field of research. In order to do so we will
1. Continue with the current Biannual congress meeting series the last one being held in 2018 in Lebanon.
2. Strengthen MENAR which is a regional research network
3. Encourage special interest group formation
3. Build stronger regional and international relationships.