UCalgary delivers on age-friendly university promise
From curriculum redesigns to new funding programs, the Centre on Aging, housed within the O'Brien Institute, is advancing age-inclusive initiatives across campus.
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Dr. Tolulope Sajobi appointed department head, Community Health Sciences
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“Evidence and leading with science… One of the very first calls I made March the 8th was to [past O'Brien Institute Scientific Director] Dr. Ghali … saying, I’m going to need some help. He put together a group of incredibly skilled scientists, economists and others that I ask questions to.”
-Former Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi