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The Sealy Center on Aging at UTMBLeading Aging Research Since 1995

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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

Join us for the 29th Annual Forum on Aging at UTMB! Abstract submissions are DUE by September 30, 2026

  Learn More and Submit Your Abstract Today

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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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  • News & Events

    • Recording Available: Community-Based Research in Action Webinar

      September 1, 2026, 13:18 PM by SCOA

      On August 27, 2026, the UTMB School of Public and Population Health, Sealy Center on Aging, and UTMB Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center hosted the webinar Community-Based Research in Action: Best Practices, Partnerships, and Lessons Learned, led by Monique R. Pappadis, PhD, MEd, FACRM; Rebecca Galloway, PhD, PT, GCS, CEEAA; and Alice Williams, MS, LBSW.

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      Calling all researchers, students, and trainees! Submit your abstract to the Forum on Aging

      August 31, 2026, 18:15 PM by SCOA

      Calling all researchers, students, and trainees! Have research, clinical, educational, or community-based work related to aging? Share your findings at the UTMB Annual Forum on Aging by submitting an abstract. Presenting at the Forum is a great opportunity to showcase your work, gain presentation experience, receive feedback from experts, and connect with investigators and professionals across disciplines. Students and trainees are especially encouraged to participate and compete for awards. Submit your abstract today and be part of the conversation shaping the future of aging research.

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      New Research Highlights the Impact of Diabetes and Dementia on Healthy Aging

      August 28, 2026, 11:45 AM by SCOA

      A recent study from the UTMB Pepper Center looked at older Hispanic adults in the United States and Mexico and found that having both diabetes and dementia can significantly affect longevity. Researchers followed adults age 74 and older and found that survival rates decreased as health challenges increased.

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      Read the latest Community Connection Newsletter, Issue 16

      August 21, 2026, 11:45 AM by SCOA

      Catch up on the latest research news, community updates, and local events for older adults from the Sealy Center on Aging. In this summer's Get to Know Us feature, we spotlight Phil Cantu, PhD, Assistant Professor in the Division of Geriatrics at UTMB. His research focuses on health disparities in life expectancy, caregiving, and the social relationships of older adults living with dementia. When asked what motivates his work in aging research, Dr. Cantu shared his inspiring perspective. Read more in the latest newsletter!