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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 an independent, multidisciplinary component of The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) dedicated to improving the health and well-being of older adults through research, education, clinical care, and community engagement. Supported by endowment funds from the Sealy and Smith Foundation and $25M+ in active federal funding, SCOA supports research by more than 100 affiliated Fellows and Senior Fellows from all five UTMB schools.

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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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    SCOA connects researchers with specialized infrastructure to conduct interdisciplinary studies and clinical trials to advance aging research.​
  • graduation cap and diploma icon Education & Training​
    SCOA cultivates future researchers and clinicians through training grants, fellowships, coursework, and mentorship.​
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    SCOA provides administrative coordination and study support, science writing, and multimedia development to support high-quality aging research.​
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    SCOA engages older adults through educational programs, volunteer opportunities, and community partnerships.

News & Events

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    Pepper/HCOR Lecture April 22 Features Dr. Allen, Feinberg School of Medicine

    April 10, 2026, 12:09 PM by SCOA

    The next Pepper Investigators Lecture, co-sponsored this month by the Center for Health and Clinical Outcomes Research (H-COR), will be held in a hybrid format on April 22. Norrina Allen, PhD, Feinberg School of Medicine, will present, "Dementia Risk Across the Life Course: Novel Insights and Innovative Data Science Approaches."

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    Caregiver Connection Support Group

    April 9, 2026, 15:08 PM by SCOA

    Are you caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia? You’re not alone. Our Caregiver Connection Support Group offers a safe, supportive space to ask questions, share experiences, learn caregiving tips, and focus on caregiver self‑care. We meet every 2nd & 4th Friday, 12–1 PM. 2nd Friday: Hybrid meeting (In‑person at OLLI @ UTMB, 1200 Market St., Galveston + Zoom). 4th Friday: Zoom/Phone only. Contact Alice Williams for details at alwillia@utmb.edu.

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    Call for Papers: 2026 International Conference on Aging in the Americas

    April 9, 2026, 13:32 PM by SCOA

    The 2026 International Conference on Aging in the Americas (ICAA) invites abstract submissions from emerging and early‑career social science scholars whose work focuses on Latino health and aging, due May 31, 2026. This year’s conference theme, “Aging and Health in the Americas,” highlights innovative research addressing the social, economic, and health-related dimensions of aging within Latino communities.

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    Seeking adults 55+ with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus for a research study

    April 9, 2026, 10:59 AM by SCOA

    Researchers in the Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences are studying whether a home-based exercise program can help adults with Type 2 Diabetes and mild memory or thinking changes. We are looking for volunteers between the ages of 55 and 80 who have been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes mellitus.

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