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

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.

Contact Us

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

News & Events



  • Pepper Scholar Dr. Letitia Graves Receives Endowment

    December 19, 2024, 11:15 AM by SCOA

    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.

  • Texas RCMAR Presentation Dec 17

    December 10, 2024, 08:31 AM by SCOA

    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.

  • Texas RCMAR Call for Pilot Applications - Due January 24, 2025

    December 10, 2024, 08:27 AM by SCOA

    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.

  • Symposium: Pathways in Aging, Geriatric and Palliative Medicine - January 29, 2025

    November 27, 2024, 11:52 AM by SCOA

    We are pleased to invite you to the Pathways in Aging, Geriatric and Palliative Medicine Symposium, taking place on the UTMB-Galveston Main Campus, on Wednesday, January 29. Learners of all levels are invited to learn about opportunities available through The University of Texas- Medical Branch & Weill Cornell Medicine Partnership.

  • New Community Connection Newsletter - November 2024, Issue 10

    November 19, 2024, 11:37 AM by SCOA

    Read the latest issue of the Sealy Center on Aging Community Connection Newsletter, including a highlight featuring Dr Downer, research news about blood sugar, information about participating in aging research, current community activities, and more.


Associated Programs

Areas of Research

SCOA brings together faculty from all UTMB Schools with expertise in research, education and clinical care related to aging. It provides the infrastructure and resources to ignite new collaborative translational research foci and support externally funded research on aging. It also supports educational programs on aging and geriatrics and outreach in the community. SCOA directly assists Core Investigators by providing support that includes: office space, editorial services, pilot funds, research infrastructure, and administration. 

Research Areas