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Amarillo researchers identify promising compounds to treat neurodegenerative diseases

New compounds designed and synthesized in the lab of Paul Trippier, Ph.D., show the effects of protecting human neurons from a form of cell death common in neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

TTUHSC professor helps define new blood pressure guidelines

Eric MacLaughlin, Pharm.D., a professor and chair for the Dept. of Pharmacy Practice in Amarillo, was a member of the interdisciplinary committee that worked on the new blood pressure guidelines released recently by the ACC and AHA.

School of Pharmacy researchers pick up NIH renewal grant

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently awarded a grant to a pair of TTUHSC faculty scientists in Amarillo who will continue their investigation into the health effects of electronic cigarettes.

More medicines, new screening tools gaining traction in breast cancer treatment

New treatments and screening tools are enabling patients with Breast Cancer to show improvements in survival by about 10 months. Texas Tech Physicians share these cutting edge tools and how it is changing care for their patients.

TTUHSC Researcher Receives Grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Afzal A. Siddiqui, Ph.D., received an additional $2,394,006 grant for the pre-clinical development of a vaccine for the human parasitic disease, schistosomiasis.

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Amarillo Students, Residents Participate in Research Day

More than 80 research posters were presented to faculty and residents Apr. 12 when the TTUHSC School of Medicine and School of Health Professions held their 11th annual Research Day for students and residents at the TTUHSC campus in Amarillo.

Drumming to the Beat of Discovery: Student Research Week

Student Research Week to showcase future researchers

Amarillo researcher utilizing adult stem cells to find cures

Hiranmoy Das, Ph.D., a professor for the School of Pharmacy’s Department of Biomedical Sciences, focuses his research on isolating and expanding a variety of human adult stem cells and using them for the treatment of various degenerative diseases.

Amarillo research students to be honored at Baltimore meeting

A group of TTUHSC-Amarillo graduate students working toward their Ph.D. as research assistants for the School of Pharmacy’s Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences each received a travel support award to attend the Society of Toxicology’s (SOT) 56th Annual Meeting March 12-16 in Baltimore.

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