The main objectives of this project are:

- to promote international scientific cooperation and networking in ageing research between the University of Vienna (Austria), the University of Gjakova Fehmi Agani (Kosovo), and the University of Tetova (FYROM).
- to adapt and validate proper measurement methods for the determination of sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss and function) in Kosovo
- to provide first data on the prevalence of sarcopenia and some of its underlying determinants (gender, lifestyle, socioeconomic factors and health-status) for Kosovan older adults
- to investigate the genetic impact (ACTN3 genotype) on the prevalence of sarcopenia

Duration:
January 2018 - June 2020

Project management:
Assoc. Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Barbara Wessner, University of Vienna (Austria), Department of Sport and Exercise Physiology & Research Platform Active Ageing

Cooperation partner:
University of Gjakova Fehmi Agani (Kosovo), Faculty of Medicine
University of Tetova (FYROM), Faculty of Physical Culture

Contact:
Assoc. Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Barbara Wessner, barbara.wessner@univie.ac.at