Our collaborating center fosters research to improve the health of older populations by training scholars with a cross-cultural, multidisciplinary perspective and by establishing collaborations with institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean.
UTMB Sealy Center on Aging World Health Organization Collaborating Centre in Aging and Health
301 University Blvd.
Galveston, TX 77555-0177
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Phone: (409) 747-0008
Email: pahowho.aging@utmb.edu
As a designated World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Center, we support the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) through the implementation of research and clinical training in public health, geriatrics, and gerontology, following the organization’s guidelines and responding to its needs. Our experts provide technical guidance to PAHO/WHO Member States using population data, best-practice tools, and research collaborations. As one of the few centers focused on aging and geriatrics in the Region of the Americas, we stand out for our emphasis on Latin American and population-based research. With our center's recent redesignation, we continue contributing to the global efforts under the United Nations Decade of Healthy Aging (2021-2030) strategy.
The Texas Age-Tech Initiative at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) officially opened its new Instrumented Home this summer, welcoming researchers, clinicians, and community partners for an open house and guided tour of the innovative research space.
UTMB is celebrating the achievements of five medical students who spent the summer advancing their knowledge of aging research and geriatric medicine through the 2026 MSTAR program. From hands-on mentorship to award-winning research presentations, the students demonstrated excellence and a commitment to improving the health and well-being of older adults.
The Sealy Center on Aging (SCOA) proudly announces that its director, Dr. Melissa “Missy” Morrow, has been named a Fellow of the American Society of Biomechanics (ASB), the premier professional organization for biomechanics researchers and practitioners across disciplines. This distinction recognizes Dr. Morrow’s significant contributions to the field and her leadership in advancing translational science at the intersection of biomechanics, aging, and health technology.
Researchers and collaborators recently gathered for a dynamic Ideation Jam designed to explore how emerging technologies can advance aging research. Organized by Elizabeth Lyons, PhD; Meredith Masel, PhD, MSW; and Missy Morrow, PhD, with support from the Texas Age-Tech Initiative, Sealy Center on Aging, and UTMB Pepper Center, the two-hour interactive session brought together participants from diverse backgrounds to generate ideas, identify synergies, and uncover opportunities for collaboration.
