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Amarillo and Abilene faculty honored
In conjunction with his annual State of the University Address in Lubbock, TTUHSC President Tedd L. Mitchell, M.D., recognized 25 university faculty members, including several from the Amarillo and Abilene campuses.
School of Pharmacy researchers pick up NIH renewal grant
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently awarded a grant to a pair of TTUHSC faculty scientists in Amarillo who will continue their investigation into the health effects of electronic cigarettes.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Researchers Use a Pump-induced Disease to Define Underlying Molecular Mechanism
Researchers at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) investigated a pump-induced disease and defined the molecular mechanism that triggers it. The study, “On the effect of hyperaldosteronism-inducing mutations in Na/K pumps,” was published in the October issue of the Journal of General Physiology.
October an important month for Pharmacy Practice faculty
October was a noteworthy month for several Department of Pharmacy Practice faculty members from TTUHSC’s School of Pharmacy.
BOO! Beware of Scary Pumpkin Carving Injuries
“Halloween is thought of as a kids and family holiday, and most want to have their children involved,” said Brendan Mackay, an orthopaedic surgeon at the Texas Tech Physicians Hand Clinic. “But the reality is, this is one of the most dangerous times for hand injuries in both adults and kids from carving pumpkins.”
This Halloween, Goggles for All
All grown up, and now an ophthalmologist, I would dearly love to hand out something else besides candy to every family stopping by our house. Not to the little ones, mind you – they’re still getting well-earned Snickers. Everybody else, however, will be receiving a lovely pair of safety goggles. We aren’t talking the slick looking Bono style glasses that barely cover your eyes. I mean true goggles, suctioned on to your face 360 degrees around those cherished eyeballs.
TTUHSC Selects New Vice President of Research
Quentin Smith, Ph.D., has been named the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) new senior vice president of research. Smith is the current dean of the TTUHSC School of Pharmacy and will serve in that role concurrent with the senior vice president of research.
"Because I can"
In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, Virginia Holter, DNP, APRN, provided medical attention Dallas mega shelter opened for those displaced by the flooding.
One solar eclipse, two perspectives
TTUHSC staff, faculty and students witnessed a piece of history Aug. 21 by viewing the first total solar eclipse in the contiguous U.S. since 1979.
TTUHSC Names New Regional Dean for Dallas School of Pharmacy Campus
Steven Pass, Pharm.D., has been named regional dean for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Pharmacy campus in Dallas.
Amarillo faculty, staff recognized at annual ceremony
The annual Distinguished Staff and Years of Service Awards presentation to recognize faculty and staff in Amarillo was held July 28.
TTUHSC Researcher Receives Grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Afzal A. Siddiqui, Ph.D., received an additional $2,394,006 grant for the pre-clinical development of a vaccine for the human parasitic disease, schistosomiasis.
Changing the Landscape of Health Care
TTUHSC Breaks Ground on New Expansion
Department appreciates Allison’s gift
Walter Allison, M.D., an associate professor in the School of Medicine, recently made the generous gift of a new EKG machine and a Diagnostic Wall System to the Department of Internal Medicine in Amarillo.
Pharmacy names 2016-2017 Preceptors of the Year
The School of Pharmacy’s Office of Experiential Programs places TTUHSC pharmacy students in actual practice settings in or near each of the School of Pharmacy’s campus communities. Each year, one faculty member and one adjunct faculty member from each campus community are honored with a Preceptor of the Year Award.
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