Sealy Center on Aging
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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 Health. Please use ALT text!
UTMB Awarded Prestigious $29 Million NIH CTSA to Lead Greater Gulf Coast Translational Science Alliance www.utmb.edu/news/article...
November 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM
UTMB Awarded Prestigious $29 Million NIH CTSA to Lead Greater Gulf Coast Translational Science Alliance www.utmb.edu/news/article...
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Join us at Conex Coffee on Tue, Nov 18 for an all-day profit share benefiting the UTMB SPPH Student Association. Stop by 7 AM–7 PM and come by 5–7 PM for Game Night with classmates and colleagues. Conex Coffee, 2312 Market St. Thank you for supporting our students.
November 3, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Join us at Conex Coffee on Tue, Nov 18 for an all-day profit share benefiting the UTMB SPPH Student Association. Stop by 7 AM–7 PM and come by 5–7 PM for Game Night with classmates and colleagues. Conex Coffee, 2312 Market St. Thank you for supporting our students.
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🧠 People with brain injury or chronic conditions bring a lifetime of experiences that shape their recovery. A new fact sheet from Dr. Pappadis @utmbspph.bsky.social & the Moody Galveston Brain Injury Conference helps providers consider these non-medical drivers of health
www.utmb.edu/scoa/news-an...
www.utmb.edu/scoa/news-an...
Non-Medical Drivers of Health and Brain Injury
A Fact Sheet for Providers
www.utmb.edu
October 24, 2025 at 3:26 PM
🧠 People with brain injury or chronic conditions bring a lifetime of experiences that shape their recovery. A new fact sheet from Dr. Pappadis @utmbspph.bsky.social & the Moody Galveston Brain Injury Conference helps providers consider these non-medical drivers of health
www.utmb.edu/scoa/news-an...
www.utmb.edu/scoa/news-an...
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💡 The NIA has renewed funding for the UTMB Health Pepper OAIC with a five-year, $6.5 million award, continuing support through August 2030. Since 2000, the Center has advanced research and training focused on improving independence for older adults. Read more: utmb.us/eh7
September 18, 2025 at 1:17 PM
💡 The NIA has renewed funding for the UTMB Health Pepper OAIC with a five-year, $6.5 million award, continuing support through August 2030. Since 2000, the Center has advanced research and training focused on improving independence for older adults. Read more: utmb.us/eh7
🧠 People with brain injury or chronic conditions bring a lifetime of experiences that shape their recovery. A new fact sheet from Dr. Pappadis @utmbspph.bsky.social & the Moody Galveston Brain Injury Conference helps providers consider these non-medical drivers of health
www.utmb.edu/scoa/news-an...
www.utmb.edu/scoa/news-an...
Non-Medical Drivers of Health and Brain Injury
A Fact Sheet for Providers
www.utmb.edu
October 24, 2025 at 3:26 PM
🧠 People with brain injury or chronic conditions bring a lifetime of experiences that shape their recovery. A new fact sheet from Dr. Pappadis @utmbspph.bsky.social & the Moody Galveston Brain Injury Conference helps providers consider these non-medical drivers of health
www.utmb.edu/scoa/news-an...
www.utmb.edu/scoa/news-an...
The next Texas RCMAR Lecture features a presentation by Glenn Martinez, PhD MPH, Dean, College of Liberal and Fine Arts, UTSA. He will present, "Latinidad and Language in Latino Health' on October 28, 2025. www.utmb.edu/rcmar
October 24, 2025 at 12:02 PM
The next Texas RCMAR Lecture features a presentation by Glenn Martinez, PhD MPH, Dean, College of Liberal and Fine Arts, UTSA. He will present, "Latinidad and Language in Latino Health' on October 28, 2025. www.utmb.edu/rcmar
Congratulations to Alex Holland, T32 Health of Older Minorities Scholar and doctoral student on this highlight from the Dean of UTMBSPPH! Learn more about the T32 program at SCOA: www.utmb.edu/scoa/educati...
October 24, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Congratulations to Alex Holland, T32 Health of Older Minorities Scholar and doctoral student on this highlight from the Dean of UTMBSPPH! Learn more about the T32 program at SCOA: www.utmb.edu/scoa/educati...
▶️ A video is now available online for the Pepper Investigators Lecture on October 22, 2025, "Using Technology to Keep Old People Out of Nursing Homes," presented by James S. Goodwin, MD, Co-Director, Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center; Professor, Geriatrics
🔗 www.utmb.edu/pepper
🔗 www.utmb.edu/pepper
October 22, 2025 at 7:27 PM
▶️ A video is now available online for the Pepper Investigators Lecture on October 22, 2025, "Using Technology to Keep Old People Out of Nursing Homes," presented by James S. Goodwin, MD, Co-Director, Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center; Professor, Geriatrics
🔗 www.utmb.edu/pepper
🔗 www.utmb.edu/pepper
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UTMB’s Kyriakos Markides, PhD, is elected an External Member of the Cyprus Academy in Sociology. A career advancing immigrant and minority aging, the H-EPESE cohort, and the Texas RCMAR now joins a select fellowship of scholars in Cyprus. Read more: utmb.us/ems
October 9, 2025 at 9:52 PM
UTMB’s Kyriakos Markides, PhD, is elected an External Member of the Cyprus Academy in Sociology. A career advancing immigrant and minority aging, the H-EPESE cohort, and the Texas RCMAR now joins a select fellowship of scholars in Cyprus. Read more: utmb.us/ems
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Thinking about a research doctorate that pairs strong data resources with close faculty support and interdisciplinary learning at UTMB SPPH? This guide explains the two PhD tracks, funding, timelines, and careers. utmb.us/ep9
October 21, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Thinking about a research doctorate that pairs strong data resources with close faculty support and interdisciplinary learning at UTMB SPPH? This guide explains the two PhD tracks, funding, timelines, and careers. utmb.us/ep9
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Marie Delalondre started med school at 15, one of only two women in her class. By 18, she was UTMB’s first female graduate, even though she was too young for her diploma.
Her story is part of our Pioneers in Medicine series. Read more: utmb.us/ep6
#UTMB #WomenInMedicine #Trailblazers #MedSky
Her story is part of our Pioneers in Medicine series. Read more: utmb.us/ep6
#UTMB #WomenInMedicine #Trailblazers #MedSky
October 21, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Marie Delalondre started med school at 15, one of only two women in her class. By 18, she was UTMB’s first female graduate, even though she was too young for her diploma.
Her story is part of our Pioneers in Medicine series. Read more: utmb.us/ep6
#UTMB #WomenInMedicine #Trailblazers #MedSky
Her story is part of our Pioneers in Medicine series. Read more: utmb.us/ep6
#UTMB #WomenInMedicine #Trailblazers #MedSky
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UTMB Community: Join us for the next DMAC CERCIT Seminar Series: "Challenges in Non-Inferiority Testing: Why It's Not Just a One-Sided Version of Superiority Testing," presented by Samiran Ghosh, Professor & Chair, Department of Biostatistics & Data Science, UT Health Houston. www.utmb.edu/dmac
September 29, 2025 at 4:29 PM
UTMB Community: Join us for the next DMAC CERCIT Seminar Series: "Challenges in Non-Inferiority Testing: Why It's Not Just a One-Sided Version of Superiority Testing," presented by Samiran Ghosh, Professor & Chair, Department of Biostatistics & Data Science, UT Health Houston. www.utmb.edu/dmac
🫶 Heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to the success of the 28th Annual Forum on Aging! This event provides a platform for faculty, fellows, and students to showcase their ongoing research in aging, fostering collaboration and innovation within the UTMB community.
➡️ www.utmb.edu/scoa/forum
➡️ www.utmb.edu/scoa/forum
October 20, 2025 at 6:45 PM
🫶 Heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to the success of the 28th Annual Forum on Aging! This event provides a platform for faculty, fellows, and students to showcase their ongoing research in aging, fostering collaboration and innovation within the UTMB community.
➡️ www.utmb.edu/scoa/forum
➡️ www.utmb.edu/scoa/forum
💡Join us at 4-6PM at the HEC for the 28th Annual Forum on Aging. The event provides a platform for faculty members, fellows, and students to share their ongoing aging research with the UTMB community. 👉 www.utmb.edu/scoa/forum
October 16, 2025 at 1:47 PM
💡Join us at 4-6PM at the HEC for the 28th Annual Forum on Aging. The event provides a platform for faculty members, fellows, and students to share their ongoing aging research with the UTMB community. 👉 www.utmb.edu/scoa/forum
💡 UTMB Health faculty, staff, students, and trainees are invited to join us this afternoon for the 28th Annual Forum on Aging.
👉 www.utmb.edu/scoa/forum
👉 www.utmb.edu/scoa/forum
October 16, 2025 at 1:44 PM
💡 UTMB Health faculty, staff, students, and trainees are invited to join us this afternoon for the 28th Annual Forum on Aging.
👉 www.utmb.edu/scoa/forum
👉 www.utmb.edu/scoa/forum
Please join us in welcoming visiting scholar Diego Urrunaga-Pastor, MD to UTMB Health. His work bridges clinical medicine, public health, and statistical methodology, with a focus on aging, chronic disease, and health decision-making in Latin America. utmb.us/ely
WHOPAHO Scholar Highlight: Diego Urrunaga-Pastor, MD
Please join us in welcoming visiting scholar Diego Urrunaga-Pastor, MD to UTMB Health.
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October 7, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Please join us in welcoming visiting scholar Diego Urrunaga-Pastor, MD to UTMB Health. His work bridges clinical medicine, public health, and statistical methodology, with a focus on aging, chronic disease, and health decision-making in Latin America. utmb.us/ely
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Meet Dr. Brian Downer, Associate Professor at UTMB PHHD. He studies cognition, dementia, and healthcare use in older adults and directs two PhD programs in Population Health and Rehabilitation & Health Services Research.
Watch the full video: utmb.us/ehz
Watch the full video: utmb.us/ehz
October 7, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Meet Dr. Brian Downer, Associate Professor at UTMB PHHD. He studies cognition, dementia, and healthcare use in older adults and directs two PhD programs in Population Health and Rehabilitation & Health Services Research.
Watch the full video: utmb.us/ehz
Watch the full video: utmb.us/ehz
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In 1891, 23 med students walked into a single building in Galveston and started something that’s still shaping healthcare today.
Hands-on from day one. Built by community. Still standing.
The story’s worth a read: utmb.us/elo
#UTMB #MedEd #HistoryWithPurpose #MedicalSchool #Galveston
Hands-on from day one. Built by community. Still standing.
The story’s worth a read: utmb.us/elo
#UTMB #MedEd #HistoryWithPurpose #MedicalSchool #Galveston
October 7, 2025 at 3:33 PM
In 1891, 23 med students walked into a single building in Galveston and started something that’s still shaping healthcare today.
Hands-on from day one. Built by community. Still standing.
The story’s worth a read: utmb.us/elo
#UTMB #MedEd #HistoryWithPurpose #MedicalSchool #Galveston
Hands-on from day one. Built by community. Still standing.
The story’s worth a read: utmb.us/elo
#UTMB #MedEd #HistoryWithPurpose #MedicalSchool #Galveston
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UTMB Community: Submit your abstract to the Forum on Aging by October 3!
Save the date for the 28th Annual Forum on Aging at UTMB Health! The Forum provides a platform for faculty members, fellows, and students to share their ongoing aging research. Stay tuned for a call for abstracts! www.utmb.edu/scoa/forum
September 25, 2025 at 4:12 PM
UTMB Community: Submit your abstract to the Forum on Aging by October 3!
💪What does it take to age well? Join experts on brain health, aging research, nutrition, & geriatric care as they share insights, practical tips, & resources for living longer and better on Oct 22 at OLLI. Free & open to the public. Register today! utmb.us/ekn
October 2, 2025 at 1:23 PM
💪What does it take to age well? Join experts on brain health, aging research, nutrition, & geriatric care as they share insights, practical tips, & resources for living longer and better on Oct 22 at OLLI. Free & open to the public. Register today! utmb.us/ekn
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Applause for Dr. Meredith Masel, voted Best Professor in The Daily News Readers’ Choice 2025. Galveston readers recognized a teacher whose courses strengthen communication, care, and collaboration. SPPH is proud to learn with her!
September 29, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Applause for Dr. Meredith Masel, voted Best Professor in The Daily News Readers’ Choice 2025. Galveston readers recognized a teacher whose courses strengthen communication, care, and collaboration. SPPH is proud to learn with her!
✍️ Dr. Markides is a contributor to this article in honor of International Day of Older Persons on October 1.
❓How has an older adult made a difference in your life? Share your story in the comments below.
❓How has an older adult made a difference in your life? Share your story in the comments below.
📰Special Issue #Daily27 for the #InternationalDayOfOlderPersons
International experts share insights on new beginnings after 60, health and ageing in migrant communities, and how mental well-being fuels the transformative impact of older adults 👇🧵
International experts share insights on new beginnings after 60, health and ageing in migrant communities, and how mental well-being fuels the transformative impact of older adults 👇🧵
October 1, 2025 at 5:37 PM
✍️ Dr. Markides is a contributor to this article in honor of International Day of Older Persons on October 1.
❓How has an older adult made a difference in your life? Share your story in the comments below.
❓How has an older adult made a difference in your life? Share your story in the comments below.
UTMB Community: Join us for the next DMAC CERCIT Seminar Series: "Challenges in Non-Inferiority Testing: Why It's Not Just a One-Sided Version of Superiority Testing," presented by Samiran Ghosh, Professor & Chair, Department of Biostatistics & Data Science, UT Health Houston. www.utmb.edu/dmac
September 29, 2025 at 4:29 PM
UTMB Community: Join us for the next DMAC CERCIT Seminar Series: "Challenges in Non-Inferiority Testing: Why It's Not Just a One-Sided Version of Superiority Testing," presented by Samiran Ghosh, Professor & Chair, Department of Biostatistics & Data Science, UT Health Houston. www.utmb.edu/dmac
UTMB Community: Submit your abstract to the Forum on Aging by October 3!
Save the date for the 28th Annual Forum on Aging at UTMB Health! The Forum provides a platform for faculty members, fellows, and students to share their ongoing aging research. Stay tuned for a call for abstracts! www.utmb.edu/scoa/forum
September 25, 2025 at 4:12 PM
UTMB Community: Submit your abstract to the Forum on Aging by October 3!
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The LOI deadline for RCCN Pilot Awards is next week! Learn more about this funding mechanism which provides funding to catalyze enduring collaborations for at least two collaborative pilot, planning, or meeting grants supporting interdisciplinary research in cross-cutting theme areas: bit.ly/3JLCcQ1
September 23, 2025 at 1:27 PM
The LOI deadline for RCCN Pilot Awards is next week! Learn more about this funding mechanism which provides funding to catalyze enduring collaborations for at least two collaborative pilot, planning, or meeting grants supporting interdisciplinary research in cross-cutting theme areas: bit.ly/3JLCcQ1