Old Red Ashbel Smith building on UTMB Health campus

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

Welcome

The Sealy Center on Aging (SCOA) focuses on improving the health and well-being of older adults through interdisciplinary research, education, and community service by integrating the resources and activities relevant to aging at The University of Texas Medical Branch. SCOA also implements our research findings in hospitals and clinics, bringing excellence and visibility to our health care system, and improving the health of older adults.

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Contact Us

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

News from the Sealy Center on Aging


AliceWilliams

March 27 - The Gathering Place Brain Fair in Brazoria County

Mar 25, 2021, 11:33 AM by SCOA

Alice Williams is participating in The Gathering Place Brain Fair on March 27, 2021, 9am-Noon at the Brazoria County Fairgrounds.

Come out and learn about UTMB's D-CARE study supporting individuals with dementia and their family caregivers.

Learn about preventing Alzheimer's, physical exercise with expert instructors, visit one-on-one with two of the area's best neurologists and an expert eldercare attorney, take home an item from the Catholic Daughters yummy bake sale, participate in many health screenings.

NOTE: We will be asking health-related questions and checking temperatures before entry into the Auditorium. Masks and social distancing are required at all times in the building. Please come prepared!


AliceWilliams

March 27 - The Gathering Place Brain Fair in Brazoria County

Mar 25, 2021, 11:33 AM by SCOA

Alice Williams is participating in The Gathering Place Brain Fair on March 27, 2021, 9am-Noon at the Brazoria County Fairgrounds.

Come out and learn about UTMB's D-CARE study supporting individuals with dementia and their family caregivers.

Learn about preventing Alzheimer's, physical exercise with expert instructors, visit one-on-one with two of the area's best neurologists and an expert eldercare attorney, take home an item from the Catholic Daughters yummy bake sale, participate in many health screenings.

NOTE: We will be asking health-related questions and checking temperatures before entry into the Auditorium. Masks and social distancing are required at all times in the building. Please come prepared!


Areas of Research

SCOA brings together faculty from all UTMB Schools with expertise in research, education and clinical care related to aging. It provides the infrastructure and resources to ignite new collaborative translational research foci and support externally funded research on aging. It also supports educational programs on aging and geriatrics and outreach in the community. SCOA directly assists Core Investigators by providing support that includes: office space, editorial services, pilot funds, research infrastructure, and administration. 

Associated Programs