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Welcome to your future: Centenarians of switzerland
     exhibition at the university of geneva<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dates<\/strong> : April 16 to May 30, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adress<\/strong>\u00a0:\u00a0Bd Carl Vogt 66, 1205 Gen\u00e8ve<\/a>, at the exhibition hall of the university of Geneva<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Opening time<\/strong>s<\/strong> : Mon-Fri 7:30 to 19:00, Sunday 14:00 to 17:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Registration for the vernissage<\/a> (or for any question, please contact us at swiss100@unil.ch)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Opening reception 16.04.2026<\/summary>\n
An opening evening to discover the exhibition and begin a dialogue about longevity, the place of centenarians in our society, and the lessons of research in Switzerland.<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Welcome remarks<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr Thiago H\u00e9rick de S\u00e1, Responsible of the Age-friendly Environments programme of the World Health Organisation (WHO)
Pablo Ferreiro, Delegate for Longevity Policy, City of Geneva
Carlo Santarelli, Director General of Pro Senectute Geneva<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Presentations<\/strong>
Healthy ageing: lessons from centenarians and from a century of research<\/strong>
Prof. Karl-Heinz Krause<\/em>
La Tulipe, Foundation for Medical Research, Geneva<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Living a century: demography, society and celebration in the City of Geneva
<\/strong>Pablo Ferreiro
Department of Social Cohesion and Solidarity, City of Geneva<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Centenarians in Switzerland: the SWISS100 study and exhibition
<\/strong>Prof. Daniela Jopp
Institute of Psychology, University of Lausanne<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exchange and discussion between experts and the public<\/strong>
<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

Presentation evening 23.04.2026 \u2013 Biological aspects of longevity<\/summary>\n
Thursday 23 April 2026, 6:30 pm<\/strong><\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Biological aspects of longevity<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Evening dedicated to Prof. Fran\u00e7ois Herrmann<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A meeting devoted to the biological dimensions of exceptional longevity, the health status of centenarians and the mechanisms of ageing.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Presentations<\/strong>
Health among centenarians<\/strong>
Dr Justine Falciola<\/em>
HUG<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plasma proteome analysis of centenarians in Switzerland highlights key proteins associated with youth
<\/strong>Dr Flavien Delhaes
UNIGE<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A century of life, a brain in shape: myth or reality?
<\/strong>Prof. Dina Zekry
HUG, UNIGE<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exchange and discussion between experts and the public<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

Presentation evening 30.04.2026 \u2013 Predictors of cognitive ageing<\/summary>\n
Thursday 30 April 2026, 6:30 pm<\/strong><\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Predictors of cognitive ageing<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This evening explores the social, relational and psychological factors that influence cognitive functioning across the lifespan.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Presentations<\/strong>
Social isolation, feelings of loneliness and cognitive functioning in older adults<\/strong>
Dr Charikleia Lampraki
UNIGE \/ UNIL<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Growing older together: the role of companion animals for cognition and well-being
<\/strong>Adriana Rostekova
UNIGE<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Empowerment to grow older with awareness rather than looking in the rear-view mirror in denial of one\u2019s own ageing
<\/strong>Dr Hans-Peter Graf
Foundation for the Education of Older Adults of Geneva<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exchange and discussion between experts and the public<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

Presentation evening 21.05.2026 \u2013 Care, support and ageing at home for older adults<\/summary>\n
Thursday 21 May 2026, 6:30 pm<\/strong><\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Care, support and ageing at home for older adults<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

An evening devoted to the conditions that make ageing at home possible, support needs, and the resources mobilised around very old people.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Presentations<\/strong>
Care situations among centenarians<\/strong>
Prof. Daniela Jopp (UNIL) & Dr Barbara Masotti (SUPSI)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ageing at home: mobilising resources
<\/strong>Dr Catherine Busnel
IMAD<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Support at home: a service for family caregivers
<\/strong>Cornelia Knio
Pro Senectute Geneva<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exchange and discussion between experts and the public<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

Closing event 29.05.2026<\/summary>\n
Friday 29 May 2026, 7:30 pm<\/strong><\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Healthy ageing: prevention and interventions<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To close the exhibition, this evening highlights concrete ways to preserve physical, mental and cognitive health and to remain an active agent in one\u2019s life while growing older.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Presentations<\/strong>
What helps strengthen mental and cognitive health with age?<\/strong>
Overview of the ADVANCE project<\/strong>
Dr Melanie Mack<\/em>
UNIGE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From research to practice: workshops to care for your memory and remain an active agent in your life
<\/strong>Dr Emilie Joly-Burra
UNIGE<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ageing well: what can we learn from centenarians?
<\/strong>Prof. Daniela Jopp & Adar Hoffman
UNIL<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exchange and discussion between experts and the public<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

INFORMATION FOR SCHOOL GROUPS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Guided tours for students (Grades 5P to 10P)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The exhibition invites school classes to an immersive and interactive experience centered on the theme of old age. Through 28 photographic portraits, life stories, and the results of an extensive scientific study, students discover aging from a brand-new perspective, far removed from common clich\u00e9s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The visit creates a space for intergenerational dialogue, encouraging critical reflection on the passage of time. It is designed to stimulate empathy, curiosity, and the questioning of age-related stereotypes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interested in a guided tour for your class? Please fill out this form: Registration<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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