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The Sealy Center on Aging at UTMBLeading Aging Research Since 1995

Welcome

The Sealy Center on Aging (SCOA) is a multidisciplinary hub at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) dedicated to improving the health and quality of life of older adults. Supported by endowments from the Sealy & Smith Foundation and over $25 million in active federal grants, we bring together more than 100 affiliated Fellows and Senior Fellows from all five schools at UTMB.

UTMB Schools: John Sealy School of Medicine, School of Health Professions, School of Nursing, School of Public and Population Health, and Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

Contact Us

Sealy Center on Aging (SCOA)
301 University Blvd.
Galveston, TX 77555-0177
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Phone: (409) 747-0008
Email: aging.research@utmb.edu

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Associated Research Programs:

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News & Events

  • 10 Steps to Take Before You Leave the Hospital

    July 17, 2026, 10:02 AM by SCOA

    AARP recently featured Meredith Masel, PhD, Director of the Oliver Center for Patient Safety and Quality Healthcare at UTMB, and co-leader of the Technology-Enabled Research Resource Core in the UTMB Pepper Center in its article, “10 Steps to Take Before You Leave the Hospital,” highlighting practical strategies to help older adults recover safely at home and avoid hospital readmissions.

  • Neil Mehta, PhD, MSc, MA

    Congratulations to Dr. Mehta on Distinguished Research Professorship

    July 13, 2026, 13:08 PM by SCOA

    The Sealy Center on Aging is proud to share that Neil K. Mehta, PhD MA MSc, Associate Dean for Research, Professor and Inaugural Chair, Department of Epidemiology, has been appointed to the Sheridan Lorenz Distinguished Professorship in Aging and Health at UTMB.

  • Seaside Senior Expo Sept 4

    July 10, 2026, 10:52 AM by SCOA

    Join us on September 4th, 9AM-1PM at Moody Methodist Church for the annual Seaside Senior Expo, providing senior focused fun and resources including vaccines, health screenings, music entertainment, door prizes, and boxed lunches! No cost to attend. This is a free event for seniors 55+ (family caregivers welcome).

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