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  • Monique Pappadis, MEd, PhD - Scholar (UTMB)

    Video Now Available: Monique R. Pappadis, MEd, PhD

    January 30, 2025, 12:31 PM by rmgrover

    A video is now available for the Texas RCMAR presentation online on January 28th, 2025. "Mixed-Methods Research: Strategically Integrating Words and Numerical Data to Gain a Richer Understanding", was presented by: Monique R. Pappadis, MEd, PhD, FACRM Associate Professor and Vice Chair, Department of Population Health & Health Disparities, School of Public and Population Health.

  • Red Hot Research 3: March 6

    January 30, 2025, 12:14 PM by rmgrover

    RCMAR Scientists are encouraged to register for Red Hot Research 3 to be held on March 6. The event will include short presentations on a particular theme related to the latest research findings on aging, AD/ADRD, and/or health disparities in older adults.

  • Video Now Available: Xiaoying Yu, PhD

    January 29, 2025, 11:19 AM by rmgrover

    A video is now available for the Texas RCMAR presentation online on Dec 17th, 2024. "Sample Size Justification for Pilot Studies", was presented by: Xiaoying Yu, PhD, Associate Professor; Director, Office of Biostatistics, Department of Biostatistics & Data Science, School of Public and Population Health.

  • 2025 RCMAR Annual Meeting: Call for Presentations DUE JAN 31 & Attendee Registration Now Open

    January 28, 2025, 14:30 PM by rmgrover

    The 2025 RCMAR Annual Meeting will be April 22-24 in Arlington, VA. RCMAR scientists are encouraged to submit their presentations by January 31, 2025. The deadline to register for attendees is March 14. Whether you're presenting groundbreaking research or sharing a new perspective on existing work, this is a fantastic platform to connect with other scientists and experts in the field.

  • Monique Pappadis, MEd, PhD - Scholar (UTMB)

    RCMAR Presentation by Monique R. Pappadis, MEd, PhD, FACRM - January 28, 2025

    January 22, 2025, 10:59 AM by rmgrover

    Join us for a Texas RCMAR presentation online on Jan 28, 2025, at 3:00 PM. "Mixed-Methods Research: Strategically Integrating Words and Numerical Data to Gain a Richer Understanding", is presented by: Monique R. Pappadis, MEd, PhD, FACRM Associate Professor and Vice Chair, Department of Population Health & Health Disparities, School of Public and Population Health

  • RCMAR Call for Pilot Applications - Due January 24, 2025

    December 10, 2024, 08:16 AM by rmgrover

    The Texas Resource Center for Minority Aging Research (RCMAR), supported by the National Institute on Aging (Grant P30 AG059301), invites applications for 1-year pilot project funding. This initiative, led by the University of Texas Medical Branch and UT San Antonio, focuses on advancing research and researchers studying health and aging in under-represented populations, particularly Hispanic communities in the U.S. and Latin America.

  • RCMAR Presentation by Xiaoying Yu, PhD - December 17, 2024

    December 10, 2024, 07:41 AM by rmgrover

    Join us for a Texas RCMAR presentation online on Dec 17th, 2024, at 3:00 PM. "Sample Size Justification for Pilot Studies", is presented by: Xiaoying Yu, PhD, Associate Professor; Director, Office of Biostatistics, Department of Biostatistics & Data Science School of Public and Population Health

  • RCMAR Presentation by Stephen Pan, PhD - November 19, 2024

    November 12, 2024, 09:56 AM by rmgrover

    Join us for a Texas RCMAR presentation online on Nov 19th, 2024, at 3:00 PM. "Healthcare Preferences of Older Hispanic Residents in Texas", is presented by: Stephen Pan, PhD, Assistant Professor, Public Health, University of Texas San Antonio, College of Health, Community and Policy

  • RCMAR Presentation by Celeste Finnerty, PhD - October 22, 2024

    October 28, 2024, 14:41 PM by rmgrover

    Join us for a Texas RCMAR presentation online on Oct 22nd, 2024, at 3:00 PM. "Mentorship Matters: Cultivating Relationships that Inspire and Transform", is presented by: Celeste Finnerty, PhD, Associate Professor with Tenure; Co-Director, Translational Research Scholars Program; Co-Director, Academy of Research Mentors; Co-Director, T32 Postdoctoral Research in Trauma and Burns Program, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

  • RCMAR Presentation by Stephanie Grasso, PhD - June 25, 2024

    June 24, 2024, 15:25 PM by rmgrover

    Join us for a Texas RCMAR presentation online on June 25th, 2024, at 3:00 PM. "Characterizing the Neurocognitive Effects of Bilingualism in Mexican American Adults", is presented by: Stephanie Grasso, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, The University of Texas at Austin

  • Public Health in the 1990’s: 1990’s and Hispanic Health/Aging - Webinar June 24, 2024

    June 10, 2024, 10:04 AM by rmgrover

    In honor of their 100-year anniversary, Delta Omega will be hosting monthly webinars. This webinar will outline two of the most well-known, longitudinal cohort studies on the health and well-being of aging Hispanic adults – the Hispanic Established Populations for the Epidemiologic Study of the Elderly (H-EPESE) and the Mexican Health and Aging Study (MHAS).

  • Support systems contribute to long life for Hispanics, UTMB study says

    March 22, 2024, 13:17 PM by rmgrover

    Galveston County Daily News, March 22, 2024 The Daily News highlighted research from UTMB that found that Hispanic Americans live longer lives despite socioeconomic factors that tend to lead to shorter lives. Many cultural factors including family support systems help give Hispanic Americans greater life expectancy and overall health advantage, UTMB’s Dr. Kyriakos Markides told the Daily News.

  • Save the Date: ICAA Bridging Workshop Sept 25-27, 2024

    March 22, 2024, 12:59 PM by rmgrover

    Each year, scholars will develop pilot research projects and participate in an annual two-day conference on minority aging in conjunction with the annual International Conference on Aging in the Americas (ICAA).

  • RCMAR Presentation by Rogelio Saenz, PhD - March 26, 2024

    March 22, 2024, 12:55 PM by rmgrover

    Join us for a Texas RCMAR presentation online on March 26th, 2024, at 3:00 PM. "The Demography of Latino Aging", is presented by: Rogelio Saenz, PhD Professor, Sociology and Demography University of Texas San Antonio College for Health, Community and Policy.

Contact Us

Kelley Prevou Sitgreaves, Research Project Manager
Phone: (409) 747-1987
Fax:  (409) 772-8931
Email:  kaprevou@utmb.edu 
Mailing address:
Rebecca Sealy 6.622 4.530
301 University Blvd.
Galveston, Texas 77555-0177

The Texas Resource Center on Minority Aging Research (RCMAR) is based at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB). It includes mentors from UTMB, the University of Texas at San Antonio, the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, and the University of Texas at Austin. Funding is provided by the National Institute on Aging, Grant Number P30AG059301. Contact Roxann Grover, MA regarding updates to this content.