October 2022 Archive

Campus Life

TTUHSC Distinguished Alumni Honored

  • By Suzanna Cisneros
  • October 24, 2022

The heroic actions of John Cheng, M.D., saved dozens of lives on May 15, 2022. At the TTUHSC Distinguished Alumni Awards, Cheng’s wife Elise was presented the first TTUHSC Presidential Award for Heroism.

Health

Living Scared: Why Do We Enjoy Horror Movies, Dangerous Activities?

  • By Mark Hendricks
  • October 20, 2022

Natalie Scanlon, Ph.D., L.P., suggested several reasons why some enjoy having their spine tingled on a regular basis.

Education

Serving and Empowering the Community

  • By Kate Gollahon
  • October 12, 2022

School of Medicine student Angela Ballesteros is dedicated to making a difference in the community and is now co-director elect for the Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) Southwest region.

Research

Study Shows Shaker Channel Mutation Differs Structurally from Human Potassium Channels

  • By Mark Hendricks
  • October 12, 2022

In a study led by Luis Cuello, Ph.D., and Alain J. Labro, Ph.D., the researchers investigated whether or not a known mutation (W434F) found within Shaker-IR channel functionally accelerates the C-type inactivation state.

Health

Free Clinic Offered for Women’s Health Day

  • By Suzanna Cisneros
  • October 07, 2022

TTUHSC School of Medicine students will host a Women’s Health Day free clinic from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 5 at The Free Clinic located at Lubbock Impact, 2707 34th St.

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