The Sealy Center on Aging at UTMB: Leading Aging Research Since 1995

A heartfelt thank you to all who participated in the 2024 Medical Students Training in Aging Research (MSTAR) program. Meet the MSTAR Scholars and learn about their projects.

A new study finds that that Black octogenarians in the United States have significantly better odds of living to 100 than their white counterparts. UTMB’s Dr. Kyriakos Markides tells the Globe that the study confirms and adds to the research he’s done on Hispanic aging.

Researchers—including Sealy Center on Aging Fellows Drs. Yu, Kuo, Raji, and Berenson—have published a study examining trends in antiretroviral therapy (ART) prescriptions for Medicare beneficiaries with HIV.

Researchers—including Sealy Center on Aging Fellows Drs. Yu, Kuo, Raji, and Berenson—have published a study examining trends in antiretroviral therapy (ART) prescriptions for Medicare beneficiaries with HIV.

Join us for the Data Management and Analysis Core (DMAC) for Comparative Effectiveness Research on Cancer in Texas (CERCIT) Seminar Series: "HIV & Cancer - Utilizing Large Population Databases to Address Outcome Disparities," presented by Elizabeth Chiao, MD, PhD.

Dr. Graves has been named the FY25 recipient of the prestigious Beverly and F.A. (Andy) Odom Endowment for Nursing Research Award. This distinguished award will support her Pepper Scholar research project, which focuses on advanced aging in individuals with spinal cord injuries. The Beverly and Andy Odom Endowment for Nursing Research provides essential funding to outstanding faculty in the School of Nursing, fostering innovative research that advances the field of nursing.

A new article by Dr. Masel, Dr. Goodwin, Isamar Ortiz, and Dr. Raji has been published in Patient Education and Counseling detailing the “AUDIO” Pilot Trial. This study tested how audio recordings of primary care visits could enhance self-management among older adults with chronic conditions.

The Texas Resource Center for Minority Aging Research (RCMAR), supported by the National Institute on Aging (Grant P30 AG059301), invites applications for 1-year pilot project funding. This initiative, led by the University of Texas Medical Branch and UT San Antonio, focuses on advancing research and researchers studying health and aging in under-represented populations, particularly Hispanic communities in the U.S. and Latin America.

We are pleased to invite you to the Pathways in Aging, Geriatric and Palliative Medicine Symposium, taking place on the UTMB-Galveston Main Campus, on Wednesday, January 29. Learners of all levels are invited to learn about opportunities available through The University of Texas- Medical Branch & Weill Cornell Medicine Partnership.

The GSA 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting, the premier annual scientific meeting for cutting-edge scholarship, research, and networking relating to the fields of aging and gerontology, is November 13 -16, 2024 in Seattle, WA. Attendees from UTMB include several postdoctoral trainees, students, staff, and faculty. Visit our website for a list of presenters and topics.