M. GILHOOLY (Convener). The new dynamics of ageing programme: Current UK

generally believed that solutions to many problems falling within the gerontech-nology sphere can be solved via interdisciplinary research. However, interdisci-plinary research presents both particular challenges and unique rewards for re-searchers. CONTENT The New Dynamics of Ageing programme is the largest interdisciplinary programme of ageing research currently on-going in the United Kingdom. All five research councils have provided funding for the programme. Five NDA projects which focus on assistive technologies will be described. Each presenter will, along with the findings, frankly discuss issues making interdiscipli-nary research in gerontechnology both easy and difficult. STRUCTURE Arlene Astell will discuss a three-year multidisciplinary research project using sensitively-designed technology to improve data collection and integrate information on nu-trition, physical function, cognitive function and mental health to identify individu-als at risk of under-nourishment and improve targeting of interventions. L. Damo-daran will present findings from a large collaborative project which is exploring the relationship between the dynamics of ageing and the dynamics of digital ICT