UTMB Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Melissa (Missy) Morrow as Director of the Sealy Center on Aging. A renowned rehabilitation scientist and expert in aging and disability research, Dr. Morrow brings deep experience in translational science, biomechanics, and health technology. She currently serves as Co-Director of the NIA-funded Pepper Center at UTMB and will lead the center’s involvement in the new $5 million Healthy Aging and Technology (Age-Tech) Initiative. We thank Dr. Alan Landay for his exceptional service as interim director and look forward to the center’s continued growth under Dr. Morrow’s leadership.

Join us on October 16th 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. It is also an excellent opportunity for networking and learning about the research services offered by the Sealy Center on Aging. Each year, monetary awards are given for the best student and fellow posters. Stay tuned for a call for abstracts!

Congratulations to Dr. Hani Serag and Dr. Hanaa Sallam on their new publication. This study looked at the challenges faced by people with diabetes who receive care at St. Vincent’s House Clinic in Galveston, Texas, a place that serves many patients who don’t have a lot of resources. The goal was to understand what non-medical issues, like financial or emotional stress, might make it harder for them to manage their diabetes.