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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


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Nicole Huang Selected for Lefeber Award

Jun 4, 2021, 08:32 AM by SCOA

Congratulations to former Medical Student Training in Aging Research (MSTAR) graduating medical student Nicole Huang, this year’s recipient of the Edward J and Ellie Weisiger Lefeber, Sr Prize in Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology. This prize is awarded to a student who has demonstrated exceptional scholarly work in aging.

 

 


photo of woman

Nicole Huang Selected for Lefeber Award

Jun 4, 2021, 08:32 AM by SCOA

Congratulations to former Medical Student Training in Aging Research (MSTAR) graduating medical student Nicole Huang, this year’s recipient of the Edward J and Ellie Weisiger Lefeber, Sr Prize in Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology. This prize is awarded to a student who has demonstrated exceptional scholarly work in aging.

 

 


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