Volunteer for Research on Aging Improve the future of health for everyone by participating

Welcome to our research participation page for older adults! We invite you to contribute to meaningful studies aimed at improving health and well-being. 

Study volunteers can learn more about their own health by participating in studies. Your participation can make a significant difference. For more information or to get involved, please contact the respective coordinators listed for each study. Join our mailing list to receive a quarterly newsletter with information about clinical trials, community events, volunteer opportunities, and research on aging news from UTMB Health.

Contact Us

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

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Current Studies

Vascular Mechanobiology (Blood Draw) Study

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Volunteer for Research: Vascular mechanobiology (blood draw) study. Help us better understand how platelets in our blood work and develop better treatments for blood clots leading to stroke and heart attack.

Interested? Contact Atreyee Biswas, atbiswas@utmb.edu, 409-772-9753 (between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday-Friday) Download flyer: https://utmb.us/8h5.

  Learn more about the Blood Draw Study

Caregiver and Patient Support Study (CAPSS)

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Are you a caregiver of or someone diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer’s disease and related Dementia? Participate in an interview to create a screening tool to help protect older adults and improve referral for services.

Interested? Contact: Lisa Thibodeaux, BSN, RNC-OB, Research Nurse II at (409) 747-1756 or lbthibod@utmb.edu. Download flyer: https://utmb.us/8pp.

  Learn more about CAPSS

Urinary Incontinence in Older Women (UI)

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Do you know someone who struggles with urinary incontinence (UI)? We're conducting a study to find out if the way we treat UI can affect the risk of falling in older women.

Interested? Contact: Mariel McConville, Lead Research Coordinator, at (409) 266-1759 or mamcconv@utmb.edu or Paula Skinkis, Clinical Research Coordinator, at (409) 772-1907 or pskinkis@utmb.edu. Download flyer: https://utmb.us/a7l.

  Learn more about The UI Study

Chronic Diseases Prevention & Self-Management Programs

Are you an adult age 65+? Do you want to take control of your health and live an active, fulfilling life? Look no further – The UTMB Chronic Diseases Prevention & Self-Management Programs are here to support you!

Interested? Contact:  Rhonda Saiz-Vaca, Research Coordinator, UTMB Global Health, Phone: 409-747-5007, E-mail: rhsaizva@utmb.edu.

  Learn more about these programs

Last updated: January 2025 RMG