What does it take to age well today? Join UTMB Health experts on brain health, aging research, nutrition and geriatric care as they share the latest insights, practical tips and resources for living longer and better on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at OLLI. Free & open to the public. OLLI membership not required. Register today!

Dr. Markides contributed to this article at Daily 27 in honor of the International Day of Older Persons on October 1, 2025. Many immigrants arrive in countries like the U.S., Canada, and Australia healthier than the native-born population. But this “immigrant health advantage” often fades with time. By older age, immigrants face higher risks of chronic illness, disability, and cognitive decline—shaped by lifestyle changes, discrimination, and unequal access to care. Communities can help buffer these challenges, offering cultural and social support, though the benefits vary across countries. It is important to understand how aging, health, and caregiving intersect in these communities.

Join us for the next Data Management and Analysis Core (DMAC) for Comparative Effectiveness Research on Cancer in Texas (CERCIT) Seminar Series: "Challenges in Non-Inferiority Testing: Why It's Not Just a One-Sided Version of Superiority Testing," presented by Samiran Ghosh, Professor & Chair, Department of Biostatistics & Data Science, UT Health Houston.

Abstracts are due on October 3 for the Annual Forum on Aging. Join us at the HEC on October 16th, 4-6PM. 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.

The UTMB Center of Excellence for Professional Advancement and Research invites research faculty to the 4th Annual WE Summit on November 13, 2025, from 4:00-6:00 PM. The event aims to connect faculty with medical students for research collaboration and mentorship.

On Thursday, Sept 25, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UTMB will host a special session in the UTMB Experts Series, "Using Technology for Healthy Aging: Tools to Support Your Wellness & Independence." Leading UTMB researchers Melissa Morrow, Meredith Masel, and Elizabeth Lyons will share practical, easy-to-use tech tools designed to help older adults stay active, connected, and independent. This event is open to members of OLLI.

The National Institute on Aging has renewed funding for the UTMB Health Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center (OAIC) with a five-year, $6.5 million award, continuing support through August 2030. Since 2000, the Center has advanced research and training focused on improving independence for older adults living with chronic disabling conditions. Building on more than two decades of accomplishments—including training 41 scholars and publishing over 860 studies—the next funding cycle will emphasize reducing health disparities, expanding research on lifelong disabilities, increasing participation of underserved populations, and developing technology-enabled interventions. Through its interdisciplinary team and integrated research and education cores, the UTMB Health OAIC will continue to lead innovation in aging science and prepare the next generation of researchers dedicated to enhancing the health and independence of older adults.

Please join us for the next Pepper Investigators Lecture: "The 150-year-old (Wo)man: How soon? How desirable?" presented by Steven N. Austad PhD, Distinguished Professor, Co-Director UAB Nathan Shock Center on September 24, 2025 at noon in RSH 6.100 and via Teams. Lunch provided for those in person.