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Top Five Reasons for Pursuing a Pharmacy Career
In the era of value-based care, pharmacists are playing an increasingly important role in improving patient outcomes.
TTUHSC Receives SACSCOC Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) has been approved for reaffirmation of accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
2019 State of the University Address
In the TTUHSC State of the University Address, TTUHSC Interim President Lori Rice-Spearman focused on this unmatched growth and how it has enhanced the patient, educational and research environment at TTUHSC.
Flu Shots Can Help Make the Season More Enjoyable for Everyone
In addition to decreasing the amount of influenza virus in circulation, the flu shot can decrease the severity of symptoms should a vaccinated person still contract the virus.
Tedd L. Mitchell Announces Sole Focus as Chancellor, Closes Tenure as TTUHSC President
Dr. Mitchell has served in a dual appointment as chancellor of the Texas Tech University System and president of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center for the past year. He will transition to a full-time role as chancellor, effective Nov. 1.
Rice-Spearman Named New TTUHSC Provost and Chief Academic Officer
The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) announced Lori Rice-Spearman, Ph.D., as the new provost and chief academic officer.
TTUHSC School of Pharmacy to Host Medication Cleanout™
Is your medicine cabinet filled with prescriptions or medications you no longer use? With the fall weather upon us, medical experts say it is a perfect time to clean out your medicine cabinet.
TTUHSC Researchers to Investigate Effects of Vaping on the Brain
For the past decade, the popularity of electronic cigarette use, or vaping, has grown significantly, especially among adolescents and former smokers who view these electronic nicotine delivery systems, or e-cigarettes, as a safe alternative to traditional tobacco smoking. Though the health risks posed by long-term tobacco smoking to areas of the body like blood vessels is well established, research into the long-term effects of vaping is in its early stages.
Student Organizations Recognized at State, National Meetings
The first weekend in August was one of achievement for student organizations representing the TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy.
Pharmacy Welcomes Class of 2023 at Annual White Coat Ceremonies
The TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy welcomed the 157-member Class of 2023 with white coat ceremonies at the Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), Abilene and Amarillo campuses.
TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy Establishes New Fellowship
The TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy recently announced the start of a Clinical, Translational and Regulatory Sciences (CTR) fellowship.
Poison Center Recognized for 25 Years of Service
The American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) recently recognized the Texas Panhandle Poison Center (TPPC) for 25 years of community service as part of the Texas Poison Center Network, a system of six poison centers located across the state. The TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy manages TPPC.
Pharmacy Researcher Finds Her Niche in Medicinal Chemistry
When Nadia German, Ph.D., earned her master’s degree in chemistry and chemistry education, she was prepared to make a career related to that field. However, an invitation from a former professor altered her plans.
Pharmacy Students Find Residency Matches
TTUHSC pharmacy students interested in completing a residency after they graduate in May found out in March and April where they would spend the next stage of their training during the Pharmacy Residency Match Day.
Cancer: A Preventable Disease
Cancer incidence is continuously rising in the State of Texas. The American Cancer Society (ACS) projects 124,890 new cases will be diagnosed in Texas during 2019, and approximately 41,300 people will die due to the disease.
Brain-Centered Pharmacology & Pathophysiology
There are many reasons why scientists are drawn to their particular fields of research. For some, it may start with a child’s curiosity to learn more about the world in which they live. Others may have been influenced by a family member or friend whose individual circumstances lit a motivational fuse. For Luca Cucullo, Ph.D., it was a series of seeing-is-believing moments that sparked his passion for investigating brain-centered pharmacology/pathophysiology research.
Specializing in Cancer Immunotherapy
As a child growing up in Poland, Maciej Markiewski, M.D., Ph.D., saw himself one day becoming a doctor — he used to inject all of his stuffed animals with water using syringes and needles provided by a family friend who worked as nurse.
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