The Dialogue on Aging Public Presentation Series is hosted by the Edwin S.H. Leong Centre for Healthy Aging and Providence Health Care. On December 6th, 2023 we have the pleasure of hosting a virtual session with Dr. Lillian Hung, Assistant Professor from the School of Nursing at the University of British Columbia!
Lecture Title: Innovating Together: Co-Developing Tech Solutions in the UBC IDEA Lab
Summary: By 2031, 25% of British Columbians will be 65 or older, increasing the demand for specialized dementia care. UBC’s IDEA Lab fosters interdisciplinary collaboration to develop technology-focused solutions for senior care. Key projects include Assistive Robots, Virtual Reality, and Virtual Team-based Care. The IDEA lab works closely with people with lived experiences to address the unique challenges faced by individuals with dementia and their families.
Speaker Biography: Dr. Lillian Hung is an Assistant Professor at the UBC School of Nursing, and a Clinician Scientist at the Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute. Dr. Hung is interested in patient-oriented research and the innovation of care for those living with dementia and their caregivers. She is a connector of people and a supporter of passionate new researchers. Through the creation of the IDEA Lab, Dr. Hung has brought together a team of enthusiastic academics and patient and family partners who are pursuing innovation in dementia and aging research through co-designing of projects and sharing in the benefits of collaborative research.
Please register here for the lecture.
