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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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Services at a Glance

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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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    Congratulations to Dr. Soham Al Snih on Distinguished Research Professorship

    June 15, 2026, 08:22 AM by SCOA

    The Sealy Center on Aging is proud to share that Soham Al Snih, MD, PhD, Professor in the Department of Population Health and Health Disparities, School of Public and Population Health, and a valued member of our aging research community, has been appointed to the Bertha and Robert Bucksch Distinguished Research Professorship at UTMB.

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    The Moody Longevity Trial: Volunteer for Research on Aging

    June 12, 2026, 07:14 AM by SCOA

    Tirzepatide (Zepbound) is FDA-approved for weight loss—but could it also slow aging and improve your energy, mobility, and brain health? We are enrolling adults 55–70 for a study testing if tirzepatide (Zepbound)—a weight-loss medication—can also slow biological aging. Get compensated. Help us shape the future of healthy aging.

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    The Human Brain: A Free, Fun & Informative Conversation with the Neuroscience Community - June 25

    June 10, 2026, 11:38 AM by SCOA

    Join the Moody Brain Health Institute (MBHI) and the Sealy Center on Aging (SCOA) for an engaging community conversation about the human brain and the latest advances in neuroscience research. This free event will feature an informal discussion with leading UTMB experts as they explore how the brain works, how it changes throughout life, and why brain health matters. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn, ask questions, and engage directly with members of the neuroscience community in a relaxed and welcoming setting.

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    Pepper Investigators Lecture: June 24

    June 10, 2026, 10:35 AM by SCOA

    Join us for a hybrid UTMB Pepper Center Investigators Lecture on June 24, 2026, at noon. Felipe Sierra PhD, will present, "Geroscience 2.0: A focus on health". Dr. Sierra is CEO of Geroscience Consulting LLC. He is best known for his contributions to the development of the field of Geroscience, a concept he developed while serving as Director of the Division of Aging Biology at the National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the USA.