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Sex and intimacy in later life: From understanding and acceptance to policy



About the Speakers

Dr Rosanne Freak-Poli, Monash University 

Dr Rosanne Freak-Poli is a life-course epidemiologist. Her work is strongly driven by social justice, being the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society. After completing her Ph.D. in Epidemiology, Rosanne has been awarded two prestigious Postdoctoral Fellowships. She has made an internationally significant and impactful contribution to understanding the population impact of social determinants as risk factors for chronic disease and quality of life. Additionally, she has demonstrated that sexual activity and intimacy can play a role in healthy aging and are linked to a higher quality of life.

Dr Sue Malta, The University of Melbourne 

Dr Sue Malta is a Senior Research Fellow and Project Manager for the NHMRC-funded MyBRISK (My Breast Cancer Risk) Centre of Research Excellence, and Deputy Director (Strategy and Operations) of Twins Research Australia (TRA).

 

Please note that this is a Hybrid event. We welcome colleagues to 66 Banbury Road or on line via Zoom: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82414903724

 

 


This event is part of a seminar series:

Michaelmas 2024 Seminar Series: Ageing, Gender & Sexuality

Convenors:  Dr Melina Malli & Dr Kate Bancroft   Please note that this is a Hybrid event. We welcome colleagues to 66 Banbury Road or on line via Zoom:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82414903724  


Event Details

05 December 2024 12:00 - 13:00


Location

Online