MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH SEMINAR SERIES 9

The Department of Demography at the University of Colombo successfully conducted its 9th Multidisciplinary Research Seminar on July 29, 2025, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. in Room 302 of the
Faculty of Arts. The seminar featured Dr. Alicia M. DeLouize, a scientist in Biological Anthropology from the University of Oregon, USA, as the guest speaker, with Prof. Manori K. Weeratunga from the Department of Demography as the moderator. The seminar, titled “Inflammaging is not universal: Evidence from the Study on Global Aging and Adult Health (SAGE) and the Shuar Health and Life History Project,” explored the evolutionary and environmental factors influencing aging and health disparities across populations. The event concluded with an engaging Q&A session where participants raised valuable questions and insights. Nearly 75 attendees, including faculty members, researchers, and students, participated in this thought-provoking discussion.