The 1st Cuenca Conference

Building a Healthier Future for Older Adults

Dear Colleagues, Friends, and Distinguished Participants,

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the scientiﬁc conference of the Cuenca Research Institute for Treatment Approaches to Age-Related Diseases at Tel Aviv University. The Cuenca Institute promotes a holistic understanding of aging, integrating biological, psychological, and social factors to support healthy and meaningful lives.

This conference represents our vision to bridge the gap between evolving research knowledge and practical application. As we gather researchers, clinicians, and thought leaders from diverse disciplines, from medicine, social sciences, and health policy, we create opportunities to foster interdisciplinary dialogue, share discoveries, and develop solutions our aging society requires.

We dedicate this ﬁrst conference to our dear colleague, Prof. Yoram Maaravi, who died in a tragic accident in December 2024. Prof. Maaravi helped design the Cuenca Institute's mission statement, providing insightful understanding of gerontology and his passion for promoting healthy aging. We were honored to have him as a board member, and his absence is a great loss.

I encourage you to engage fully with presentations, participate actively in discussions, and seize networking opportunities that will lead to new collaborations. Together, we can advance understanding of aging and develop innovative approaches beneﬁting older adults and society. Welcome to this inspiring gathering.