DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES
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Our Distinguished Speakers will present from 10-11:00am, followed by a short Q&A session.
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Registration below. For questions, please email
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Our 2020 Distinguished Speaker Series was generously underwritten by Judy White.
Dr. Jacopo Annese, President & CEO
The Brain Observatory
Tuesday, July 14, 10am
Dr. Jacopo Annese, Ph.D. is the Director of The Brain Observatory and lead scientist for the Human Brain Library (HBL) project, a database of brain images that supports education and worldwide collaboration. The HBL collects valuable information from live scans and donated brains that assist both the public and the scientific community in gaining a greater understanding of the brain and provides valuable insights in the treatment of numerous brain diseases. During his presentation, he will address individual brain variability and the personal factors that can affect brain health and aging.
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Dr. Dilip Jeste, UCSD Neuropsychiatrist
Loneliness & the Role of Wisdom
Tuesday, May 12, 10am
Dr. Dilip Jeste, a geriatric neuropsychiatrist and director of UC San Diego’s Center for Healthy Aging will speak virtually on the topic of loneliness and how we can address this issue during the current situation of social isolation. He will also discuss his San Diego-based research on loneliness in seniors, the role of wisdom and his suggestions on intervention for loneliness.
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Elaine LaLanne, Fitness Expert, Author
The Secret to Longevity
Tuesday, June 9, 10am
Fitness expert, motivational speaker, author (and wife of the fitness icon Jack LaLanne) Elaine LaLanne will help us stay in shape while we’re staying at home with tips on health and fitness. Elaine started in television in San Francisco in 1948, one of the first TV hosts. There, she met her guest, fitness proponent and later her husband, Jack LaLanne. The successful TV series ran for 34 years with Elaine showcasing many of the fitness regimens. Elaine is author of numerous books including her latest, If You Want to Live, Move; Putting the Boom Back into Boomers. Now 94 years-old, Elaine (“LaLa”) will entertain the online audience with her wit, fitness suggestions and tips for longevity.
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In the News!
Enjoy Elaine Lalanne as a guest on KUSI's
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Enjoy Jack Lalanne's Back to Basics!
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Our 2020 Distinguished Speaker Series was generously underwritten by Judy White.