December 2021 Archive
Possible Societal Gains From Increased Investment in Women’s Health Research
Women’s Health Access Matters (WHAM) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to exploring and responding to the underrepresentation of women in health research, in particular the inequities that exist when it comes to funding dedicated to improving the lives of women.
Holidays Create Challenges for Those Living With Addiction
Susan Bergeson, Ph.D., a University Distinguished Professor for the Department of Cell Biology and Biochemistry at TTUHSC School of Medicine, said that while the addiction spotlight has turned toward the opioid epidemic, more people continue to die annually from alcohol use disorder.
TTUHSC Pharmacy Professor Named President-Elect of American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
Craig Cox, Pharm. D., was named president-elect of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP).
TTUHSC Joins Dementia Friendly America
The Garrison Institute on Aging, a research institute of TTUHSC, recently continued efforts to expand its horizons and contributions to the community by joining a national network of individuals, communities and organizations known as Dementia Friendly America.
COVID-19 Vaccine Safety During Pregnancy: A Year-End Update
At Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC), several of our experts have spoken about pregnancy during the pandemic, addressing common questions surrounding the vaccines. Here’s what we know as 2021 comes to a close.
TTUHSC Celebrates Graduation, Surprise Engagement
Since the first class in 1981, more than 17,100 nurses have been graduated from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Nursing. But now two alumni can say they became engaged to be married at commencement.
TTUHSC Professor Named Fellow for National Academy of Inventors
Samuel Prien, Ph.D., professor at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and director of the Assisted Reproductive Technologies Laboratory, has been named to the 2021 class of Fellows for the National Academy of Inventors (NAI).
TTUHSC Researchers Receive Patent for Identifying Viable Embryos
The Texas Tech Office of Research Commercialization (ORC) filed an initial U.S. patent application in 2016, and a patent was awarded to Prien and Penrose on Nov. 8, 2021.
This Holiday, Go Back to the Basics
Tammy Camp, M.D., a pediatrician at Texas Tech Physicians, discusses safe choices when choosing children's toys.
Team Member Spotlight | Kinzey Wilson, Facility Health Administrator
Kinzey Wilson, a Facility Health Administrator for TTUHSC Managed Care in Amarillo, shares her experiences as a TTUHSC team member.
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