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TTUHSC Researcher to Study New Pathway to Inhibit Protein Found in Many Cancers

December 13, 2023

TTUHSC Researcher to Study New Pathway to Inhibit Protein Found in Many Cancers

The NIH National Cancer Institute recently awarded a two-year, $153,000 grant to Andrey Karamyshev, Ph.D., from the TTUHSC School of Medicine.

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tags: Research, School of Medicine, Statline, Stories

Bridging the Distance

December 13, 2023

Bridging the Distance

TTUHSC, a part of the Matador UAS Consortium, is spearheading the research initiative focused on developing and integrating drone technology for health care delivery in rural areas.

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tags: Research, Statline, Stories

Maintaining Mental Wellness Through the Holidays

December 13, 2023

Maintaining Mental Wellness Through the Holidays

Logan Winkelman, Ph.D., LPC-S, NCC, discussed what stressors the holidays can bring out, and how to maintain boundaries and self-care throughout the season.

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tags: Mental Health Resource Hub, Statline, Stories

TTUHSC’s ARPA-H Membership Will Spur Innovation, Improve Access for West Texas Patients

December 11, 2023

TTUHSC’s ARPA-H Membership Will Spur Innovation, Improve Access for West Texas Patients

The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) is seeking to take groundbreaking ideas from the drawing board to the patient, and TTUHSC will be part of the effort.

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tags: Research, Statline, Stories

TTUHSC’s Castro-Quirino Named to 2023-24 Fellows of HACU’s Leadership Academy/La Academia de Liderazgo

December 07, 2023

TTUHSC’s Castro-Quirino Named to 2023-24 Fellows of HACU’s Leadership Academy/La Academia de Liderazgo

HACU announced Sonya Castro-Quirino, D.Bioethics, TTUHSC vice president of Office of Institutional Compliance, as one of the 50 fellows of HACU’s Leadership Academy/La Academia de Liderazgo.

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tags: Hispanic-Serving Institution, Statline, Stories

Ronald L. Cook, DO, MBA, named Texas Family Physician of the Year

December 05, 2023

Ronald L. Cook, DO, MBA, named Texas Family Physician of the Year

Ronald L. Cook, DO, MBA, of Lubbock, Texas, was named the 2023 Texas Family Physician of the Year during TAFP’s Annual Session and Primary Care Summit in Grapevine on Nov. 11.

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tags: School of Medicine, Statline, Stories, Texas Tech Physicians

TTUHSC’s La-Beck to Use NIH Grant to Study Cancer Drug Delivery Via Nanoparticles

November 16, 2023

TTUHSC’s La-Beck to Use NIH Grant to Study Cancer Drug Delivery Via Nanoparticles

Ninh (Irene) La-Beck, Pharm.D., with the TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy, received a five-year, $2.49 million grant to investigate how nanoparticles interact with the immune system and cancer.

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tags: Research, School of Pharmacy, Statline, Stories

TTUHSC’s Wilkerson to Investigate Links Between Pain and Basal Sex Hormone Levels

November 10, 2023

TTUHSC’s Wilkerson to Investigate Links Between Pain and Basal Sex Hormone Levels

To help investigate the influence basal sex hormone alterations may have on chronic post-op pain, the NIH recently awarded a grant to Jenny Wilkerson, Ph.D., from the Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy.

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tags: Amarillo, Research, School of Pharmacy, Statline, Stories

Tackling Heart Health for Athletes

November 09, 2023

Tackling Heart Health for Athletes

Scott Shurmur, M.D., a cardiologist at the Texas Tech Physicians Center for Cardiovascular Health, shared his expertise and his experience as a former collegiate athlete.

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tags: School of Medicine, Statline, Stories, Texas Tech Physicians

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Names New School of Nursing Dean

November 06, 2023

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Names New School of Nursing Dean

Holly Wei, Ph.D., R.N., has been named the TTUHSC School of Nursing dean, the university announced.

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tags: Abilene, Administration, Amarillo, Dallas, Education, Faculty, Lubbock, Permian Basin, School of Nursing, Statline, Stories

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