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Technology and Aging Research Ideation Jam May 19

Apr 21, 2026, 09:44 AM by SCOA

Please join us for an interactive Ideation Jam focused on how technology can be leveraged to advance aging research.

This engaging, structured brainstorming session will bring together researchers and collaborators to generate novel ideas, identify synergies, and explore new opportunities for collaboration at the intersection of aging, health, and emerging technologies—including wearables, mobile health apps, ambient and passive sensing, remote health monitoring, and digital health platforms.

Event Details

Date & Time: May 19, 2026, 12-2PM

Format: engaging, structured interactive brainstorming session

Hosts: Elizabeth Lyons, PhD; Meredith Masel, PhD, MSW; and Missy Morrow, PhD


What to Expect

  • Collaborative idea generation across disciplines

  • Discussion of existing and emerging technologies that can enhance aging research

  • Identification of new research directions, partnerships, and next steps

  • A welcoming space for early-stage ideas and creative thinking

This session will center on how technology can support health, function, and quality of life as people age. No technical expertise is required, just curiosity and a willingness to engage.

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We hope you’ll join us for this opportunity to connect, collaborate, and help shape the future of aging research. Please share this invitation with your colleagues!

Contact Us

The UTMB Health Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center (OAIC)
301 University Blvd.
Galveston, TX 77555-0177
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Phone: (409) 747-0008
Email: aging.research@utmb.edu

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301 University Blvd. Galveston, TX 77555-0177 | p 409.747.0008 | f 409.772.8931 The Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center Award #P30-AG024832 is funded by the National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the United States Department of Health and Human Services. Contact Roxann Grover, MA regarding updates to this content.