Event Details at a Glance
- What: Jenaer Abendvorlesung: Focus on Healthy Aging
- When: Wednesday, February 25, 2026, Start: 19:00
- Where: Universitätsklinikum Jena (Lobeda site), Hörsaal 1
- Who: Prof. Dr. Tino Prell (Director of the Klinik für Geriatrie)
- Cost: Admission free, no registration required for on-site attendance
- Format: Hybrid (On-site & Online Stream)
Jena (19.02.2026) – The desire not only to grow old but to remain healthy and vital while doing so has always driven people. In a society that is demographically aging, geriatric medicine – geriatrics – is becoming increasingly important. The next edition of the popular series “Jenaer Abendvorlesung” at the Universitätsklinikum Jena (UKJ) is dedicated precisely to this complex of topics.
Biological vs. Chronological Age
Next Wednesday, February 25, Prof. Dr. Tino Prell, the Director of the Klinik für Geriatrie at the UKJ, will be a guest in Hörsaal 1 in Lobeda. His lecture focuses on an exciting distinction: Why do some 80-year-olds still feel as fit as 60-year-olds, while others decline much earlier? Science distinguishes between chronological age – the number of years on paper – and biological age, which reflects the actual condition of the body’s cells and organs.
In his lecture, Prof. Prell will explain which factors can accelerate or slow down this aging process. This is not just about genetic predisposition, but primarily about influenceable aspects: What impact do individual lifestyle, nutrition, physical activity, and the social environment have on our longevity? The answers from modern aging research are often surprising and offer concrete approaches for everyday life.
A Forum for Dialogue Between Medicine and Citizens
Over the years, the Jenaer Abendvorlesungen have established themselves as a permanent institution in the event calendar of the Saalestadt. They provide an important platform for bringing highly complex medical topics out of the ivory tower of science directly to the citizens. The topic of “Healthy Aging” in particular affects almost every household in Jena and the region, whether for one’s own prevention or with regard to parents and grandparents.
With this series, the Universitätsklinikum Jena emphasizes its claim to function not only as a place of top-tier medicine and research but also as an advisor for the population in Ostthüringen. The opportunity to ask questions directly to renowned experts like Prof. Prell after the lecture is what makes this format so appealing.
Participation On-Site in Lobeda or Digitally
To allow as many interested parties as possible to participate, the hospital continues to rely on a hybrid format. Those who appreciate the atmosphere in the lecture hall and seek direct contact can come to Hörsaal 1 at the Lobeda site on February 25 at 19:00. Prior registration is not required for on-site participation, and admission is free as always. The campus in Lobeda is easily accessible via public transport, especially by tram.
Alternatively, the UKJ offers a livestream. This is particularly interesting for older people or citizens from the surrounding rural areas who may shy away from the journey in the evening. The login link and the necessary access code can be found on the hospital’s website at www.uniklinikum-jena.de/Abendvorlesung.
The event promises to shed light on the processes of aging and provide motivation for a healthier lifestyle – regardless of what the date of birth on the ID card says.
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Jenaer Abendvorlesung: Focus on Healthy Aging
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