The Sealy Center on Aging at UTMBLeading Aging Research Since 1995

A recording is now available for a recent UTMB Pepper Center lecture that highlights the exciting evolution of geroscience, with a strong emphasis on health outcomes and improving health span. Filipe Sierra, "The Father of Geroscience" delves into critical aspects of geroscience, such as focusing on broader mechanisms like inflammation and immune response, the concept of molecular resilience, and the ongoing challenges of standardizing measurements and defining "health span" in research.

Dr. Meredith Masel explains how faculty input and lessons from peer institutions can help a growing population health department strengthen its direction and avoid common challenges. Watch the latest Get to Know Us video from the Department of Population Health and Health Disparities.

The Sealy Center for Aging extends heartfelt birthday wishes and congratulations to Eslen Brown Love, who will reach the magnificent milestone centenarian age of 100 years, on June 24, 2026! After lovingly and steadfastly serving as the long-term care provider to her husband, Henry, who passed away in 1992, Eslen wanted to fill her time with purposeful work, to which she could lend her gift and abilities toward being of help to others. She joined the AmeriCorps Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) in 2006, motivated simply by her heart’s desire to continue helping those in need. When asked about her volunteerism, she expressed feeling particularly fulfilled with knowing that her extension of Christ-like compassion may have made a difference in the lives of the vulnerable.

La Kesha Golliday, a Clinical Research Coordinator at the Sealy Center on Aging, has been recognized with a Village Keeper Award from the NIA Cultural Center in Galveston. The award highlights her dedication to community impact and purposeful service. Through her work in aging research, Golliday is committed to improving lives and advancing knowledge that benefits older adults. Her recognition underscores the important role of research professionals in strengthening communities and advancing meaningful change. UTMB will commemorate Juneteenth on Friday, June 19, 2026, with adjusted hours across our campuses. We encourage you to take this time to celebrate freedom, resilience, and the enduring pursuit of purpose.