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WelcomeThe Sealy Center on Aging at UTMB: Leading Aging Research Since 1995

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The Sealy Center on Aging 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 UTMB. The Center 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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University of Texas Medical Branch
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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UTMB Health Logo, Postdoctoral Fellow Position, Health of Older Minorities

Postdoctoral Fellowship Position

March 26, 2024, 09:18 AM by SCOA
The UTMB Sealy Center on Aging seeks to fill one postdoctoral fellowship position on the aging and health of diverse older adult populations. Visit the T32 Health of Older Minorities page on the SCOA website to learn more.

Volunteer for a Study on Medication Management for Older Adults

Apr 8, 2024, 12:54 PM by SCOA

WE ARE RECRUITING

The use of telehealth has become increasingly popular and convenient for many patients to interact with healthcare providers since the COVID-19 pandemic. This study focuses on a pharmacist-led program that incorporates the use of electronic devices to aid in medication therapy management for men and women aged 65 or older.

Are You Eligible?

  • Live in an underserved community
  • Age 65 or older
  • Taking 5 or more medications a day
  • Access to electronic device (e.g., tablet, smartphone, computer)

PARTICIPANT INCENTIVE

Each selected participant may receive complimentary items (e.g., pen, shirt, or water bottle) to compensate for his/her time. 

PARTICIPANT EXPECTATION

  1. Complete a pre-survey
  2. Attend one 60-minute initial virtual appointment in the month of May
  3. Attend Virtual Educational Seminar in the month of August/September
  4. Attend one 60-minute follow up virtual appointment in the month of November
  5. Complete a post-survey

LOCATION

Virtual appointments with a licensed pharmacist through a medication platform for minimum of two visits.

CONTACT US

If you are interested in participating or would like more information, please contact our Program Coordinators, or scan the QR Code to complete the interest form.

This study has been approved by the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Texas Southern University Institutional Review Board. Program Director Creaque Tyler, Pharm.D. Creaque.charles@tsu.edu 713-313-7567 Program Coordinator Aireona Armagon Aireona.armagon@tsu.edu 713-313-7567


Research ProgramsSupported in part by the Sealy Center on Aging


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