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Honoring Jack Banks, PhD: Celebrating four years of innovation, collaboration, and lasting impact

July 24, 2026

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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Highlights the Importance of Social Connection

June 10, 2026

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Advancing dementia research through the caregiver lens: Jiaming Liang

May 28, 2026

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UTHealth Houston researchers awarded $1.3M to develop a conversational AI platform for patient care

April 17, 2026

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Researchers awarded $1.3M to develop a conversational AI platform for patient care

April 17, 2026

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Institute on Aging leads UTHealth Houston in 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s success

November 18, 2025

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National Immunization Awareness Month for Older Adults

September 03, 2025

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Fall Prevention Day: Protecting Independence, One Step at a Time

September 03, 2025

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Fall 2025 cohort of the Executive Certificate in Healthcare Management & Leadership

June 30, 2025

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Tips to Prepare Before Hurricanes Come

June 24, 2025

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Protecting Older Adults from Abuse

June 13, 2025

Anjail Sharrief, MD, MPH, is leading a project funded by the NIH to close the gap in neurological outcomes for underserved populations. (Photo by UTHealth Houston)

Project to redesign clinical trials for neurologic conditions for underserved populations funded with $2.9M grant to UTHealth Houston

January 10, 2025

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A heartwarming success: Walk to End Alzheimer’s

November 25, 2024

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At the Bedside: After loss, Myron Loop reconnects with art and his health

November 05, 2024

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UTHealth Houston Hosted the 7th Annual Symposium on Aging Research

November 01, 2024

October is Financial Exploitation Awareness Month: Protecting Older Adults from Scams

October 07, 2024

Jessica Lee and Min Ji Kwak are the recipients of the Institute on Aging Research Grant

UTHealth Houston Institute on Aging Announces 2024 Translational Aging Research Pilot Funding Recipients

September 13, 2024

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Roybal grant funds elder mistreatment research center

August 07, 2024

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Beta-blockers may help decrease bone loss in male patients with dementia, according to UTHealth Houston study

May 28, 2024

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UTHealth Houston Selected for Nationwide Collaborative to Accelerate System-Wide Spread of Age-Friendly Care for Older Adults

May 02, 2024