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The Pepper Center at UTMB:
Continuously Funded Since 2000

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The UTMB Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center (OAIC) is the home of a diverse multidisciplinary team of investigators with complementary research interests. The Center supports investigators, research, and expertise in gerontology to accomplish the OAIC mission: To Improve Physical Function and Independence in Older Adults.

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Publications (2000-2022): over 740
Scholars Trained (2000-2022): 33
External projects currently supported: 33

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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

Featured News

Texas RCMAR Presentation April 23

April 22, 2024, 08:39 AM by SCOA

Join us for the next Texas RCMAR Scholar presentation on April 23, 2024. "Data available from the Data Management and Analysis Core for Comparative Effectiveness Research on Cancer in Texas," is presented by Yong-Fang Kuo, PhD, Professor and Chair, Department of Biostatistics & Data Science at 3 PM via zoom.

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Call for Pilot Project Proposals - UTMB DMAC CERCIT

April 19, 2024, 13:59 PM by SCOA

The UTMB DMAC, funded by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, encourages all investigators in Texas academic and research institutions to submit pilot grant proposals on comparative effectiveness research on cancer in Texas. Proposals from screening, diagnosis, treatment, post-treatment surveillance, or survivorship are all welcome. Register for information sessions to be held June 3 & 7, 2024.

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New Video: Injury Prevention in Wheelchair Users- Measuring Movement and Mobility during Daily Life

April 15, 2024, 13:31 PM by SCOA

A video is now available online for the Pepper Investigators Lecture on March 27, 2024, "Injury Prevention in Wheelchair Users- Measuring Movement and Mobility during Daily Life," presented by Missy Morrow, PhD. Visit the Pepper Investigator's Lecture page to view the video.

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Volunteer for a Study on Medication Management for Older Adults

April 8, 2024, 12:54 PM by SCOA

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.

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Thanks for a Successful 21st Annual Abundant Living Conference

April 5, 2024, 08:54 AM by SCOA

Whether you are 8 or 80, there is fun to be had and friends to be made at camp! In March, we had the best time hosting over 100 seniors to our Abundant Living Conference, co-hosted with Camp Allen.

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