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The UTMB Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center (OAIC) is the home of a diverse multidisciplinary team of investigators with complementary research interests. The Center supports investigators, research, and expertise in gerontology to accomplish the OAIC mission: To Improve Physical Function and Independence in Older Adults.

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Publications (2000-2022): over 740
Scholars Trained (2000-2022): 33
External projects currently supported: 33

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University of Texas Medical Branch
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

Featured News

Gerontological Society of America 2024

November 12, 2024, 13:45 PM by SCOA

The GSA 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting, the premier annual scientific meeting for cutting-edge scholarship, research, and networking relating to the fields of aging and gerontology, is November 13 -16, 2024 in Seattle, WA. Attendees from UTMB include several postdoctoral trainees, students, staff, and faculty. Visit our website for a list of presenters and topics.

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Texas RCMAR Presentation Nov 19

November 12, 2024, 10:00 AM by SCOA

Join us for the next Texas RCMAR presentation on Nov 19, 2024. "Healthcare Preferences of Older Hispanic Residents in Texas," is presented by Stephen Pan, PhD, at 3 PM via zoom.

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New Video: Analysis of Texas Medicare Claims Data to Evaluate for Disparities in Access to the Medicare Hospice Benefit for Cohorts of Patients with Serious Mental Illness

October 28, 2024, 11:16 AM by SCOA

A video is now available online for the Pepper Investigators Lecture on October 23, 2024, "Analysis of Texas Medicare Claims Data to Evaluate for Disparities in Access to the Medicare Hospice Benefit for Cohorts of Patients with Serious Mental Illness," presented by Sean O'Mahony, MB BCH BAO, MS. Visit the Pepper Investigator's Lecture page to view the video.

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New Video: Inflammation, Where are we now?

October 28, 2024, 11:10 AM by SCOA

A video is now available online for the Pepper Investigators Lecture on September 24, 2024, "Inflammation, Where are we now?," presented by Alan Landay, PhD. Visit the Pepper Investigator's Lecture page to view the video.

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WE Summit Oct 25

October 24, 2024, 07:00 AM by SCOA

Join us for the third annual WE Summit on Friday, October 25, 2024, from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM at the HEC, 3rd floor. This event focuses on networking and connecting medical students with faculty researchers while celebrating our collective achievements.

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