Knowledge and attitudes about life extension technology: public and stakeholder perspectives [ 2006-01-01 - 2009-12-31 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Emeritus Professor Wayne Hall (Chief Investigator) ,  Prof Helen Bartlett (Chief Investigator) ,  Prof Stephen Myers (Chief Investigator)

Brief description Knowledge and attitudes about life extension technology: public and stakeholder perspectives. This comprehensive investigation will contribute new knowledge that will help Australians to better cope with the social and economic consequences of an ageing population. New developments in the biosciences promise the possibility of extending human life past 120 years. This study will assist government, healthcare providers and researchers to understand the public reaction to such developments and enable them to plan for the future. The study will contribute to future strategic research and train a future researcher in the priority health goal of ageing well, ageing productively.

Funding Amount $260,000

Funding Scheme Discovery Projects

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