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Research

TTUHSC Researchers Collaborate in Study of Cancer Drug’s Possible Positive Effects on Alzheimer’s Disease

  • By Ben Lawson
  • August 17, 2026

A drug typically used to treat some forms of cancer may also help delay the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Boris Decourt, Ph.D., director of the TTUHSC Laboratory on Neurodegeneration and Translational Research, is part of the Phase II trial.

Education

TTU System Board of Regents Approves Appointment of Grover E. Murray Professor

  • By Meaghan Collier
  • August 13, 2026

The Texas Tech University System Board of Regents today (Aug. 13) approved the appointment of Rodney Young, M.D., from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Medicine, as a Grover E. Murray Professor.

Education

From Backpacks to White Coats

  • By Kay Williams
  • August 07, 2026

TTUHSC School of Medicine Admissions Office team members delivered critical school supplies worth nearly $6,500 in total on Thursday, Aug. 6, to Bayless Elementary School.

Education

TTUHSC School of Medicine Students Receive First White Coat

  • By Melissa Whitfield
  • July 31, 2026

The TTUHSC School of Medicine Class of 2030 received their first white coat and pledged their commitment to the medical profession at the White Coat Ceremony today.

Research

TTUHSC Professor Reflects on Decades of Research Benefitting Thousands of Families

  • By Ben Lawson
  • July 28, 2026

After nearly 50 years with the university, Samuel Prien, Ph.D., has been packing up his office in preparation for retirement in August. Although he’s moving on, his impact at TTUHSC will remain.

Research

Student Research Shows Positive Outcomes from Summer Research Program

  • By Ben Lawson
  • July 22, 2026

Medical student involvement in research is growing, encouraging medical schools to develop programs that support student research plus faculty time for research and mentorship. The Medical Student Summer Research Program (MSSRP) at TTUHSC provides these opportunities, and new research shows positive outcomes.

Health

Stay Safe: Preventing Summertime Dehydration

  • By Haely Shirley
  • July 20, 2026

As the summer heat continues to intensify, so does the risk for dehydration. Prioritizing hydration this summer can protect you and your loved ones from potentially life-threatening complications.

Education

Julia Jones Matthews School of Population and Public Health Offers New Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology

  • By Kate Gollahon
  • July 07, 2026

The TTUHSC Julia Jones Matthews School of Population and Public Health is launching a new MPH concentration in Epidemiology and a Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology.

Research

‘Tropical Neglected Disease’ Not Forgotten by TTUHSC Researcher

  • By Ben Lawson
  • June 29, 2026

Afzal Siddiqui, Ph.D., director of the TTUHSC Center for Tropical Medicine and Infectious Diseases, developed SchistoShield®, a vaccine to treat schistosomiasis, as a humanitarian effort, rather than making it for profit.

Health

Gov. Abbott Reappoints Varma to Texas Medical Board

  • By Melissa Whitfield
  • June 23, 2026

Gov. Greg Abbott recently reappointed Surendra Varma, M.D., to the Texas Medical Board (TMB) District Three Review Committee.

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