Dr. Graves has been named the FY25 recipient of the prestigious Beverly and F.A. (Andy) Odom Endowment for Nursing Research Award. This distinguished award will support her Pepper Scholar research project, which focuses on advanced aging in individuals with spinal cord injuries. The Beverly and Andy Odom Endowment for Nursing Research provides essential funding to outstanding faculty in the School of Nursing, fostering innovative research that advances the field of nursing.

A new article by Dr. Masel, Dr. Goodwin, Isamar Ortiz, and Dr. Raji has been published in Patient Education and Counseling detailing the “AUDIO” Pilot Trial. This study tested how audio recordings of primary care visits could enhance self-management among older adults with chronic conditions.

Join us for the next Texas RCMAR presentation on Dec 17, 2024. "Sample Size Justification for Pilot Studies," is presented by Xiaoying Yu, PhD, at 3 PM via zoom.

The Texas Resource Center for Minority Aging Research (RCMAR), supported by the National Institute on Aging (Grant P30 AG059301), invites applications for 1-year pilot project funding. This initiative, led by the University of Texas Medical Branch and UT San Antonio, focuses on advancing research and researchers studying health and aging in under-represented populations, particularly Hispanic communities in the U.S. and Latin America.