Breakout sessions

Four breakout sessions will take place as part of the programme:

Breakout session Healthy Start

Exploring Innovative Approaches to Health and Education Equity

Let's explore which lifestyle interventions are most effective for young people with low socio-economic status and other disadvantages. The sessions will examine various initiatives and their impacts. We'll delve into the challenges faced by teenagers with mild intellectual disabilities through the LIFTS project, which engages them in healthy living research. Additionally, you'll discover the innovative PROfeel initiative at the Wilhelmina Kinderziekenhuis, aiding young patients in managing fatigue and making lifestyle-related improvements. Aristotle Technologies will demonstrate a computerised training tool for children with cognitive challenges. Furthermore, these discussions will focus on the issue of educational inequality, specifically how teacher feedback influences the academic self-perception of children from disadvantaged backgrounds and how it impacts their school performance.

Speakers: Yuan Lu (TU/e), Kirsten Verkooijen (WUR), Sanne Nijhof (UMCU), Maartje Stutvoet (UMCU), Stefanie Nelemans (UU), Maurits Overmans (Aristotle Technologies)

Location: Mission 1

Breakout session Preserving Health

Building healthy cities: nature, lifestyle, and sustainable mobility for well-being

What should a healthy city look like to preserve health among its population? The ''Preserving Health'' breakout track dives into recent research on the health benefits of nearby nature, challenges in renovating social housing, obesity prevention strategies, and the role of transportation in creating healthier cities.

Speakers: Sjerp de Vries (WUR), Yvonne Vendrig – de Punder (UMCU), Astrid Kemperman (TU/e), Suzan Evers (TU/e), Dick Ettema (UU)

Location: Mission 2

Breakout session Living with Disease

Holistic approaches to cancer care: From exercise and nutrition to ambulatory data collection and behavioral interventions

Join us for an enlightening session where we challenge conventional views on cancer treatment, emphasizing the positive impact of physical activity while exploring barriers to guideline implementation.

Discover Experiencer, a groundbreaking technological toolkit revolutionizing data collection for health research, bridging the gap between controlled environments and real-world settings.
Delve into the realm of behavioral science, uncovering the key psychological factors that drive effective lifestyle interventions for patients with diseases.
Discuss the future of health by integrating lifestyle into cancer care, envisioning how this approach can enhance treatment outcomes and overall quality of life. Engage in this dynamic conversation and contribute to shaping the future of health and well-being through innovation.

Speakers: Evelyn Monninkhof (UMCU), Pieter van Gorp (TU/e), Dieuwertje Kok (WUR), Floor Kroese (UU/RIVM), Barbara Wollersheim (KWF)

Location: Quest

Breakout session Health @ Home

Empowering independence of fragile elderly: Integrating technology, physical activity, and nutrition

To what extent does technology help older people to live independently at home for longer? This is being investigated within the Health@Home breakout track.

Engage with our four expert speakers to explore the multifaceted landscape of aging, technology, and independence. Join us in this stimulating conversation as we tackle crucial topics such as muscle strength, dietary protein intake, and the role of technology in supporting independent living for older adults. Discover the key lessons and values derived from the four-year GATEKEEPER project co-creation journey and envision the future of smart home environments. This session promises to celebrate aging, innovation, and a brighter future for our aging population.

Speakers: Pol Grootswagers (WUR), Nick Wezenbeek (CleverMove), Nienke Bleijenberg (UMCU), Susan van Hees (UU), Joep Frens (TU/e)

Location: Expedition

Breakout sessions

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