🏆 SCOA proudly announces that its director, Dr. Melissa “Missy” Morrow, has been named a Fellow of the American Society of Biomechanics (@amsocbiomech.bsky.social), recognizing her significant leadership in advancing science at the intersection of biomechanics, aging, and health technology.

🏆 SCOA proudly announces that its director, Dr. Melissa “Missy” Morrow, has been named a Fellow of the American Society of Biomechanics (ASB), recognizing her significant contributions and leadership in advancing translational science at the intersection of biomechanics, aging, & health technology.

🗓️ Reminder: Two aging research lectures this week: 5/26: Konrad H. Stopsack, MD MPH, Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology 5/27: Shalender Bhasin, MB, BS, Harvard Medical School 🔗 www.utmb.edu/scoa #AgingResearch #UTMBSCOA #PepperOAIC #RCMAR

👥 A new study from the UTMB Pepper Center looked at the role sleep plays in how well older adults recover after a hospital stay. The results showed that those with improved sleep were more likely to show better physical recovery. utmb.us/fxy

We are looking forward to hosting this event today for the UTMB community:

⚡️A video of this lecture is now available at website for The Data Management and Analysis Core for Comparative Effectiveness Research on Cancer in Texas ▶️ Incorporating External Data in Bayesian Clinical Trial Design Using Posterior Predictive Checks 🔗 www.utmb.edu/dmac/

Save the Date! UTMB presents, “Partners in Care: Promoting Health & Wellbeing in Our Community” 🗓 June 17, 2026 ⏰ 8:30 AM–3 PM 📍 Levin Hall, Galveston Featuring keynote speakers Anne Sales, PhD & C Daniel Mullins, PhD 🔗 utmb.us/fwb #UTMB #CommunityHealth #Research

📘 The Community Connection newsletter, Issue 15 is live! This issue explores annual wellness visits and falls, latest research findings on life expectancy, and more. Read the latest issue 👇 utmb.us/fvk

🙋Interested in wearables, mobile health apps, remote monitoring, or digital health platforms? Join us on May 19 for an engaging Ideation Jam focused on how existing and emerging technologies can enhance aging research, spark collaboration, and more! 👉 utmb.us/fuc

🙋Interested in wearables, mobile health apps, remote monitoring, or digital health platforms? Join us on May 19 for an engaging Ideation Jam focused on how existing and emerging technologies can enhance aging research, spark collaboration, and more! 👉 utmb.us/fuc

Today, @utmbhealth.bsky.social launched the Galveston Heart Study. A multi-year effort focused on tracking cardiovascular health across diverse communities and advancing long-term improvements in community health. Learn more: https://utmb.us/fl0

🤝The new Meet the Research Expert seminar series invites you to discover new perspectives as Dr. Lyons presents, "Motivation, play, and health: Lessons learned from 15 years of research, education, and administration," on May 19. Learn more & register: utmb.us/fu2

🔢 Videos are now available for the 2026 Texas #RCMAR Workshop: Handling Survey Weights and Missing Data in Applied Survey Research ▶️ utmb.us/fmv

New UTMB #PepperOAIC study by Dr. Morrow and colleagues: Hidden sensors in wheelchair cushions can track sitting time and transfers in memory care, helping prevent falls and pressure injuries without adding staff burden. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41579660/ #agingresearch #technology #utmb

💡 MAY 19: Save the date for an interactive Ideation Jam focused on how technology can be leveraged to advance aging research. This session will bring together researchers & collaborators to explore new opportunities in aging, health, and emerging technologies. 🗓️ RSVP: www.utmb.edu/scoa/news-an...

Excess weight and obstructive sleep apnea often reinforce each other, increasing cardiometabolic and cognitive risks. A GSA webinar shows how integrated, evidence-based care can improve health and quality of life for older adults. https://bit.ly/4q2apdL #SleepApneaEducationWeek

▶️ You can catch up on recent presentations sponsored by The Sealy Center on Aging and associated programs by visiting our website homepage and navigating to the Recent Lecture Videos heading under News and Events. 🔗 www.utmb.edu/scoa

📸 The Gulf Coast Consortia Aging and Geroscience Symposium highlighted UTMB-led research on aging technology and the social / ethical dimensions of geroscience. UTMB SCOA was represented by Alice Williams and Lexi King with talks by Drs Morrow & Aparicio utmb.us/fnt

🔍 Join us for a talk sponsored by the Sealy Center on Aging & the Dept of Epidemiology @utmbspph.bsky.social on April 15, 2026. Anna Zajacova, PhD, from the University of Western Ontario will present, "Chronic Pain as a Population Health Priority in an Aging Society." 🔗 Get the details: utmb.us/flx

🔢 Videos are now available for the 2026 Texas #RCMAR Workshop: Handling Survey Weights and Missing Data in Applied Survey Research ▶️ utmb.us/fmv

📆 Join us on April 21 for the next DMAC CERCIT Seminar Series: 'Incorporating External Data in Bayesian Clinical Trial Design Using Posterior Predictive Checks," presented by Dr. Evan Kwiatkowski, UT Health Houston. 👉Details can be found at www.utmb.edu/dmac

🔍 Join us for a talk sponsored by the Sealy Center on Aging & the Dept of Epidemiology @utmbspph.bsky.social on April 15, 2026. Anna Zajacova, PhD, from the University of Western Ontario will present, "Chronic Pain as a Population Health Priority in an Aging Society." 🔗 Get the details: utmb.us/flx

👏 This year's Winter Series was a hit with our community! Now's your chance to catch videos of the lectures with topics ranging from nutrition to sleep - there's something for everyone. 📺 Watch the 2026 lectures at our web utmb.edu/scoa/winters... or catch them in this thread:

💫 Pilot funding from the UTMB Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center is helping faculty launch early-stage studies that grow into sustained research programs, external funding, and new insights into the health of older adults. 🔗 www.utmb.edu/scoa/news-an...

👏 This year's Winter Series was a hit with our community! Now's your chance to catch videos of the lectures with topics ranging from nutrition to sleep - there's something for everyone. 📺 Watch the 2026 lectures at our web utmb.edu/scoa/winters... or catch them in this thread:

📢 Pepper Investigators Lecture – March 25! “Home Hospice Care: A Journey to Understand Hospice Discharge, Symptom Burden, and Family Caregiving” 🗓 March 25, 2026 ⏰ 12–1 PM 📍 TEAMS Featuring Veerawat Phongtankuel, MD, Weill Cornell 🔗 www.utmb.edu/pepper

More than 1 in 8 Americans have diabetes, and many don't know it. Tomorrow for Diabetes Alert Day, CBS News features UTMB's Dr. Hanaa Sallam on the CDC-accredited Diabetes Prevention Program she directs — the first in Greater Houston to earn full CDC recognition. Look out for the segment tomorrow!

🗓️ Reminder: Texas RCMAR lecture online TODAY at 3PM central. Check your email invite for Teams link. Learn more about RCMAR at www.utmb.edu/rcmar.

🚨 Call for Proposals: UTMB Claude D. Pepper OAIC 2026 Pilot Awards 🗓 LOI due: Apr 6, 2026 🗓 Full proposals (invite-only): May 15, 2026 Priority areas: chronic disabling conditions, tech & independence, disparities, geroscience, community function. Details + submission: www.utmb.edu/pepper

Dr. Alejandro Villasante-Tezanos leads the online MPH in Biostatistics track at UTMB SPPH and describes graduates as translators — professionals who turn data into decisions non-statisticians can use. utmb.us/F63

💫This Friday Flashback takes us back to the 1st installment of Stories of Aging! Med student Snehal Kumar sat down w/ 92‑year‑old Galveston shrimper Jerome Kunz. He shared memories of life on the island, years on the water, & the family traditions that shaped his journey. www.instagram.com/utmbscoa/

Pilot research grants are small awards that let you test an idea. They’re valuable in aging research because they help you explore innovative ideas, gather early evidence, and build a foundation for larger grants. 💡 UTMB Pepper Center 2026 Pilot Awards 🗓️ LOI due April 6, 2026 🔗 www.utmb.edu/pepper

Neil Mehta, inaugural chair of Epidemiology, coauthored a new PNAS paper on US life expectancy stagnation. The study finds the pattern is broader than any single cause, with worsening trends across cohorts and a marked deterioration beginning around 2010. Link: www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...

Join us March 20, 2026 for a free virtual workshop on handling survey weights & missing data, hosted by the Texas #RCMAR Analysis Core & UTMB Biostatistics. Learn from experts Xiaoying Yu, Jeong Hoon Jang & Moumita Chakraborty. Register for the Teams link utmb.us/f5a

🗣️ #RCMAR lecture Situating Functional & Cognitive Health Among Older Mexican Americans w/in Neighborhood Context - Dr. Qin Beyond Dollars & Hours: Understanding Care Characteristics, Caregiver Strain in Family Caregiving for Hispanic & nonHispanic Older Americans - Dr. Mudrazja 🔗 www.utmb.edu/rcmar

🚨 Call for Proposals: UTMB Claude D. Pepper OAIC 2026 Pilot Awards 🗓 LOI due: Apr 6, 2026 🗓 Full proposals (invite-only): May 15, 2026 Priority areas: chronic disabling conditions, tech & independence, disparities, geroscience, community function. Details + submission: www.utmb.edu/pepper

A new Get to Know Us video features Dr. Monique Pappadis discussing a project to develop a brief elder mistreatment screening tool for primary care. The work combines Medicare claims with perspectives from providers, caregivers, and people living with cognitive impairment. Watch: utmb.us/exo

Deadline extended for the UTMB Public Health Symposium (Apr 8, 2026): abstracts are now due Fri, Mar 6, 2026 at 5 p.m. CT. Research, community/practice, and research-in-progress submissions welcome (300 words). Submit: utmb.us/ezs Guidelines: utmb.us/f97 Questions: [email protected]

Herman A. Barnett III applied to UTMB in 1949, at a time when Black students faced severe limits in medical education. That single choice changed history and paved the way for generations of physicians. Discover the full story: https://utmb.us/f8a #BlackHistoryMonth #UTMB #MedSky

🔷 Galveston is preparing for an exciting new chapter in community well‑being as the Blue Zones Project takes its next steps. You're invited to attend a special gathering on **March 5th** that will introduce the initiative & outline the efforts ahead! 🔗 utmb.us/f9d

🗣️ #RCMAR lecture Situating Functional & Cognitive Health Among Older Mexican Americans w/in Neighborhood Context - Dr. Qin Beyond Dollars & Hours: Understanding Care Characteristics, Caregiver Strain in Family Caregiving for Hispanic & nonHispanic Older Americans - Dr. Mudrazja 🔗 www.utmb.edu/rcmar

📢 Pepper Investigators Lecture – March 25! “Home Hospice Care: A Journey to Understand Hospice Discharge, Symptom Burden, and Family Caregiving” 🗓 March 25, 2026 ⏰ 12–1 PM 📍 TEAMS Featuring Veerawat Phongtankuel, MD, Weill Cornell 🔗 www.utmb.edu/pepper

🔷 Galveston is preparing for an exciting new chapter in community well‑being as the Blue Zones Project takes its next steps. You're invited to attend a special gathering on **March 5th** that will introduce the initiative & outline the efforts ahead! 🔗 utmb.us/f9d

Deadline Approaching! Travel support for the upcoming RCCN Workshop “Multidisciplinary Research in Aging/Team Science," is available for approximately 10 early career investigators. Learn how to apply here: bit.ly/48UOvlV

The McKnight Innovator Awards aim to identify emerging scientific leaders to lead transformative research in the field of cognitive aging. Learn more about the new LOI stage, application process, and eligibility here: bit.ly/4aBxnmh @afar.org

📢 Call for Papers: The 2026 International Conference on Aging in the Americas invites submissions from emerging scholars conducting research on health & aging. Submit abstracts April 16-May 31 for this year’s conference, to be held Sept 23–25 in Chicago. 🔗 utmb.us/f89

🗣️ Join us for the next Texas #RCMAR lecture on February 24th featuring Dr. Jaqueline Avila and Dr. Meredith Stensland 🔗 www.utmb.edu/rcmar

🫶 Community voices matter in research. Our Community Advisory Board provides key input on research studies, improving recruitment, retention, and meaningful outcomes. Proud to engage our older adult & caregiver community. Thanks to all for participating in today's meet & greet!

🗣️ Join us for the next Texas #RCMAR lecture on February 24th featuring Dr. Jaqueline Avila and Dr. Meredith Stensland 🔗 www.utmb.edu/rcmar

🎙️The Lefeber Hughes Winter Series on Aging continues every Tuesday evening in February. See you tonight at 5pm for Food for Thought - How Nutrition Shapes Your Aging Brain presented by Debra Sullivan from the University of Kansas. www.utmb.edu/scoa/winterseries