The Sealy Center on Aging at UTMBLeading Aging Research Since 1995

Thanks to everyone for participating in today's meet & greet with researchers and the Community Advisory Board (CAB) at SCOA and our NIA-funded Pepper Center! The CAB plays an important role in strengthening partnerships between research and the community.

The Texas RCMAR Analysis Core and UTMB’s Department of Biostatistics and Data Science will host a free virtual workshop on March 20, 2026, focused on “Handling Survey Weights and Missing Data in Applied Survey Research.” Led by experts Xiaoying Yu, PhD, Jeong Hoon Jang, PhD, and Moumita Chakraborty, PhD, the event will guide participants through key methods for analyzing complex survey data, addressing missingness, and applying modern statistical and Bayesian approaches. Register today to receive a Teams link.

Tirzepatide (Zepbound) is FDA-approved for weight loss—but could it also slow aging and improve your energy, mobility, and brain health? We are enrolling adults 55–70 for a study testing if tirzepatide (Zepbound)—a weight-loss medication—can also slow biological aging. Get compensated. Help us shape the future of healthy aging.

This 8-week summer intensive program is intended for medical students moving between year 1 and year 2 of training. Students enrolled in the MSTAR program benefit from an enriching experience in aging-related research and clinical geriatrics with the mentorship of top experts in the field. The long-term goal of the program is to increase the number of established clinicians and physician investigators who pursue research in high-priority areas related to aging.

"A Safe & Sound Hospital Stay,” will be presented by Meredith Masel, PhD, MSW this Wednesday January 28th at 1:00PM as part of the UTMB Health Experts Series at the Osher Lifelong Learning Center (OLLI). The class outlines common hospital risks and offers practical tips, such as recording important conversations and using safety checklists, to help patients and families stay informed and actively support care. The class is open to OLLI members; visit the OLLI website for membership and registration details.