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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 UTMB schools.

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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News & Events

  • 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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    Volunteer for Research on Spiritual Care at UTMB

    July 7, 2026, 08:36 AM by SCOA

    Faith can play a powerful role in healing. UTMB is inviting local patients with advanced cancer who are active in a religious community to take part in a study on spiritual care. Participation includes a few short sessions over two months. Compensation is available. Visit https://utmb.us/g30 or contact Lisa at (409) 747-1756 or lbthibod@utmb.edu to learn more.

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    Researchers Develop Innovative App and Dashboard to Help Prevent Pressure Injuries

    June 30, 2026, 07:00 AM by SCOA

    In a new publication from the UTMB Pepper Center, researchers worked with therapists and wheelchair users with spinal cord injuries to develop a smarter pressure-monitoring system that tracks how long someone sits in one position. They combined a mobile app, smartwatch alerts, and a clinician dashboard to help prevent pressure injuries, improve wheelchair seating, and personalize care. Both users and clinicians rated it highly for usability, with real-world testing planned next.

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