The University of Manitoba, Winnipeg Regional Health Authority, Deer Lodge Centre and Canadian Longitudinal Study  on Aging (CLSA) are hosting the grand opening of the Data Collection Site for the CLSA in Winnipeg tomorrow.

A news conference and ribbon cutting will take place tomorrow to launch the Manitoba component of this long-term study, which will be the largest study of aging ever undertaken in Canada.

Media will have an opportunity to photograph the ribbon cutting and the platform party. A tour of the space will also be given.

What: Ribbon cutting of research site dedicated to largest Canadian study on aging
When: Thursday, June 21, 2012, 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Where: Deer Lodge Centre (2109 Portage Ave.), 8^th floor foyer

For further information, and to arrange interviews, please contact Janine Harasymchuk, Client Relations Coordinator, Marketing Communications Office, University of Manitoba, at 204-474-7300, or 204-799-4802 (janine_harasymchuk@umanitoba.ca).