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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

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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

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    Free Hypertension Control Program Offered for Galveston Adults Age 55+

    August 5, 2026, 14:48 PM by SCOA

    UTMB Patient Education Programs is offering a free Health Coaches for Hypertension Control class for Galveston-area adults age 55 and older with high blood pressure. The eight-week program, held Thursdays from August 13 through October 1, 2026, at Rosenberg Library, provides expert coaching, educational resources, and a free blood pressure monitor to help participants better manage their condition.

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    Study: MRI Use in Prostate Cancer Monitoring Is Rising, But Remains Uncommon

    August 4, 2026, 09:38 AM by SCOA

    A new study from Yong-Fang Kuo, PhD, in the Data Management and Analysis Core for Comparative Effectiveness Research on Cancer in Texas and colleagues found that doctors are increasingly using MRI-guided biopsies to monitor men with localized prostate cancer who choose active surveillance instead of immediate treatment. The findings suggest that newer surveillance tools are being adopted gradually, but access and use still vary among different patient groups.

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    Call for Pilot Project Proposals on Women's Health

    July 30, 2026, 07:33 AM by SCOA

    The Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Women's Health (CIRWH) and The Sealy Center on Aging (SCOA) encourages UTMB investigators to submit pilot research proposals for translational research focused on Women’s Health, including menopause, osteoporosis, falls, fractures, or dementia. Full applications are due August 15, 2026.

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