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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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    SCOA connects researchers with specialized infrastructure to conduct interdisciplinary studies and clinical trials to advance aging research.​
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    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.

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Geriatric Fellow Publishes Two New Papers

Feb 22, 2022, 09:19 AM by SCOA

Geriatric Fellow Dr. Shivani Priyadarshni has published two new peer-reviewed publications with mentorship from member of the Sealy Center on Aging and UTMB Pepper Center:

Mentor Dr. Raji, wrote the following:

“Her accomplishments in the 7th month of her 1-year Geriatrics Fellowship Training is an important milestone for our Geriatrics Fellowship. Shivani’s hard work, persistence, and perseverance along with productive mentorship by faculty from UTMB SOM & SPPH have been key to her success. We look forward to her having many professional and scholarly successes ahead, as she transitions from Geriatrics Fellowship to her Cardiology Fellowship in July 2022.”