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The Sealy Center on Aging at UTMB HealthLeading Aging Research Since 1995

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The Sealy Center on Aging (SCOA), an independent, multidisciplinary component of The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health),  focuses on improving the health and well-being of older adults through interdisciplinary research, education, clinical care, and community service. Supported by endowment funds from the Sealy and Smith Foundation, SCOA encompasses over 50 Senior Fellows and more than 50 affiliated Fellows from all five UTMB schools as well as numerous institutes.

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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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News from the Sealy Center on Aging

  • Non-Medical Drivers of Health and Brain Injury - A Fact Sheet for Providers

    October 24, 2025, 10:20 AM by SCOA

    Individuals living with brain injury or other chronic conditions bring a lifetime of experiences that shape how they cope and heal. These experiences and their environment are known as non-medical drivers of health and play a vital role in recovery and well-being. Developed by a subgroup from the Moody Galveston Conference including Dr. Monique Pappadis, this fact sheet helps healthcare providers take a more holistic approach to care by considering these broader factors. English and Spanish versions are available, with practical guidance and resources to support inclusive, person-centered care.

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    New Video: Using Technology to Keep Old People Out of Nursing Homes

    October 22, 2025, 14:21 PM by SCOA

    A video is now available online for the Pepper Investigators Lecture on October 22, 2025, "Using Technology to Keep Old People Out of Nursing Homes," presented by James S. Goodwin, MD, Co-Director, Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center; Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Geriatrics.

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    Thank you for a Successful Forum on Aging

    October 20, 2025, 13:17 PM by SCOA

    Heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to the success of the 28th Annual Forum on Aging. This event provided a valuable platform for faculty, fellows, and students to showcase their ongoing research in aging, fostering collaboration and innovation within the UTMB community. Visit our website to view the program and photos from this year’s event.

  • WHOPAHO Scholar Highlight: Diego Urrunaga-Pastor, MD

    October 7, 2025, 08:07 AM by SCOA

    Please join us in welcoming visiting scholar Diego Urrunaga-Pastor, MD to UTMB Health. His work bridges clinical medicine, public health, and statistical methodology, with a focus on aging, chronic disease, and health decision-making in Latin America.

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The Sealy Center on Aging brings together faculty across all five UTMB schools who specialize in aging-related research, education, and clinical care.

SCOA provides infrastructure and resources to foster collaborative translational research, support externally funded projects, and promote education and community outreach. SCOA supports its Core Investigators with office space, editorial services, pilot funding, research infrastructure, and administrative assistance.

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