
Mukaila Raji
Division Chief · University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals
Credentials: · · · · · ·
History

- 1987–1990
Internal Medicine
Research
The basis for diminished functional recovery after delayed peripheral nerve repair
Journal of Neuroscience · 2011 · Last of 3 authors · 267 citations
Handgrip strength and cognitive decline in older Mexican Americans
The Journals of Gerontology Series A · 2006 · 226 citations
Hand grip strength and incident ADL disability in elderly Mexican Americans over a seven-year period
Aging Clinical and Experimental Research · 2004 · Last of 4 authors · 187 citations

38 papers

37 papers

6 papers

6 papers · 1 as a resident

6 papers

6 papers

5 papers

5 papers
Grants
- 2004–2030
UTMB Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center
National Institute on Aging · P30
Project lead · $1.1M · University of Texas Med Br Galveston
- 2023–2028
National Institute on Aging · R01
PI · $2.3M · University of Texas Med Br Galveston
- 2016–2026
Effectiveness, Toxicity and Safety of Opioid and Benzodiazepine Substitutes
National Institute on Drug Abuse · R01
PI · $3.1M · University of Texas Med Br Galveston
- 2009
General Clinical Research Center
National Center for Research Resources · M01
Project lead · $3.2K · University of Texas Med Br Galveston
Clinical trials
- 2026–2029
Trial of Spiritual Care Interventions for Patients With Cancer
Principal investigator · Recruiting
Weill Medical College of Cornell University




