Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center OAIC Home Page

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The Pepper Center at UTMB:
Continuously Funded Since 2000

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The UTMB Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center (OAIC) is the home of a diverse multidisciplinary team of investigators with complementary research interests. The Center supports investigators, research, and expertise in gerontology to accomplish the OAIC mission: To Improve Physical Function and Independence in Older Adults.

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Publications (2000-2022): over 740
Scholars Trained (2000-2022): 33
External projects currently supported: 33

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University of Texas Medical Branch
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

Featured News

New Community Connection Newsletter - September 2024, Issue 9

September 12, 2024, 10:30 AM by SCOA

Read the latest issue of the Sealy Center on Aging Community Connection Newsletter, including a highlight featuring Drs Sallam and Serag, research news, information about participating in aging research, current community events, and more.

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New Study Highlights Cognitive Benefits of Dual-Language Use Among Older Mexican Americans

September 10, 2024, 10:42 AM by SCOA

“These findings suggest that bilingualism, especially the balanced use of two languages, provides a cognitive advantage in older age,” said Dr. Brian Downer, the lead author of the study and Associate Professor at the Department of Population Health & Health Disparities at UTMB.

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Workshop Sept 25: Research Ethics - How to Submit to the IRB

September 9, 2024, 09:07 AM by SCOA

Join us for a workshop,"Research Ethics - How to Submit to the IRB" presented by Elise Smith, PhD Assistant Professor in Bioethics & Health Humanities, on September 25th at noon in HEC 3.200.

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Webinar Sept 25: Understanding Biologic Aging and Non-communicable Disease in HIV

September 9, 2024, 08:29 AM by SCOA

Dr. Alan Landay, PhD, will present a webinar on September 25th at 10:00 AM, hosted by Dr. Shanti Singh-Anthony, MD, PhD, and the Pan Caribbean Partnership Against HIV and AIDS (PANCAP). Register today for "Understanding Biologic Aging and Non-communicable Diseases in HIV."

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Spotlight on Dr. Alan Landay: A career built on curiosity and collaboration

August 28, 2024, 09:57 AM by SCOA

When you talk to Dr. Alan Landay about his career, a palpable, positive energy fills the room as he smiles and takes you through his decades-long journey that has now brought him to the University of Texas Medical Branch. Read more about Dr. Landay's background and his idea that the answers to global problems can more readily be discovered when scientists and researchers from various disciplines, specialties and countries collaborate to study and solve the issues.

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