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  • COVID-19 pandemic led to cancellation of aging biology conferences.
  • Canceled meetings hinder data dissemination, scientific networking, and early career researcher (ECR) development.
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Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the development and implementation of a virtual seminar series.
  • To offset the negative impacts of canceled scientific meetings.
  • To establish a model for scientific community building during crises.

Main Methods:

  • Rapidly established a daily online seminar series using a lean approach.
  • Leveraged existing technologies widely available at academic institutions.
  • Focused on real-time participation and creating an online/offline community of inquiry (CoI).

Main Results:

  • Successfully created a virtual platform for the aging research community.
  • Facilitated ongoing data dissemination and networking opportunities.
  • Provided a space for career development for early career researchers.

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  • The virtual seminar series effectively addressed challenges posed by canceled meetings.
  • The approach fostered a community of inquiry (CoI) applicable to various scientific disciplines.
  • This model offers a strategy for advancing science during pandemics and other disruptions.