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Amarillo Researcher Receives $2.9 Million NIH Grant

By Mark Hendricks
October 29, 2018

As a researcher, Vardan Karamyan, Ph.D., an associate professor for the School of Pharmacy in Amarillo, is motivated by many factors, including a desire to contribute to the world’s collective knowledge database about treating strokes.

ASCP Picks Dallas Pharmacy Students as Ambassador

By Mark Hendricks
October 29, 2018

Dallas third-year pharmacy student Devyn Pontzer has been selected to serve as a Student Ambassador for the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP).

Pharmacy School’s Global Health Elective Begins in Peru

By Mark Hendricks
October 25, 2018

A School of Pharmacy student and faculty members from the Abilene campus recently joined a TTUHSC contingent on two interprofessional medical trips to Peru.

Pharmacy Faculty Named ACCP Fellow, PRN Chair

By Mark Hendricks
October 24, 2018

Molly Minze, Pharm.D., and Kalin Clifford, Pharm.D., from the TTUHSC School of Pharmacy Department of Pharmacy Practice were honored by their peers Oct. 20-23 at the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) Global Conference in Seattle.

New Fleet Vehicle Available on Amarillo Campus

By Laura Field
October 23, 2018

A new 2019 Chevy Traverse is available as a fleet vehicle for employees on the Amarillo campus.

TTUHSC Permian Basin PA Students Receive National Fellowships

By Jessica Zuniga
October 19, 2018

MIDLAND, TX - Izzy Figueroa and Winnie Chau, second-year Master of Physician Assistant (PA) Studies program students from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Permian Basin campus in Midland, were recently selected as 2018-2019 Future Educator Fellows (FEF) for the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA).

New Research to Examine Effects of Vitamin E on Skeletal Muscle Health

By Suzanna Cisneros
October 19, 2018

Of the 13 essential vitamins, vitamin E is known to benefit vision, reproduction and a person's blood, brain and skin. Researchers at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) now are studying vitamin E to examine the effects of the vitamin in postmenopausal women with low muscle strength.

TTUHSC Health Professions, Cisco College Announce Agreement

By Mark Hendricks
October 10, 2018

The TTUHSC School of Health Professions and Cisco College recently announced an agreement for a Bachelor of Sciences Healthcare Management (BSHM) degree program.

24th Annual Trauma and Critical Care Symposium

By Suzanna Cisneros
October 04, 2018

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) will host the 24th Annual Trauma and Critical Care Symposium from 7:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m., Saturday (Oct. 27) at the TTUHSC Academic Classroom Building, 3601 Fourth St.

Breast Center of Excellence Marks Ten Years of Service

By Mark Hendricks
October 04, 2018

The TTUHSC Breast Center of Excellence (BCE) held its Annual Partner and Provider Meeting Sept. 29 at the Northwest Texas Hospital Community Lecture Room. The 2018 meeting also celebrated BCE’s 10 years of providing community service in the Texas Panhandle.

GPPS Students Earn Awards, Travel Scholarships

By Mark Hendricks
October 04, 2018

Six students from the School of Pharmacy’s Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences recently earned poster awards and travel scholarships.

Amarillo Campus Updates Parking Permits Process

By Kelly Podzemny
October 04, 2018

The Campus Parking Registration Permit process has been transferred to Nancy Boles, Campus Business Operations Unit Coordinator.

A School of Excellence

By Suzanna Cisneros
October 03, 2018

The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Nursing was named a National League for Nursing (NLN) Centers of Excellence. The NLN Centers of Excellence were formally recognized during the Honors Convocation in Chicago at the 2018 NLN Education Summit Sept. 14.

GiRL Power to Feature Miss Texas 2018

By Mark Hendricks
October 03, 2018

The Laura W. Bush Institute for Women’s Health will host GiRL Power (Girls in Real Life) from 5:30 – 9 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Amarillo Civic Center Regency Room.

Researcher Blocks Protein that Defeats Powerful Tumor Suppressor in Breast Cancer

By Suzanna Cisneros
October 03, 2018

Researchers at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Medicine have blocked the protein to defeat the effects of p53 loss more effectively than any existing cancer medicine.

Hance Donation to Upgrade, Name Pediatrics Waiting Room

By Mark Hendricks
October 02, 2018

In a Sept. 28 ceremony, Texas Tech University (TTU) System Interim Chancellor and TTUHSC President Tedd L. Mitchell, M.D., and Texas Tech University System Chancellor Emeritus Kent Hance announced a gift to the Amarillo Department of Pediatrics.

Lifetime Achievement and Excellence in Pediatric Care

By Amy Skousen
October 02, 2018

The Texas Pediatric Society (TPS) recognized two Texas Tech Physicians for their excellence in pediatric care and outreach to the community.

What's In Your Medicine Cabinet?

By Suzanna Cisneros
September 27, 2018

The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Pharmacy's Texas Panhandle Poison Center along with the Lubbock County VOICES Coalition and the Texas Department of Public Safety will host a Medication Cleanout™ from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Texas Tech Physicians Medical Pavilion, 3601 Fourth St.

Free Clinic Offered for Women's Health Day

By Suzanna Cisneros
September 27, 2018

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Medicine students will host a Women's Health Day free clinic from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 6 at The Free Clinic located at Lubbock Impact, 2707 34th St.

Cancer Is The No. 1 Cause Of Death By Disease For Children In The U.S.

By Suzanna Cisneros
September 26, 2018

With top cancer researchers, the center conducts laboratory and clinical research with more than 350 investigators across the U.S. and in 21 countries to develop new anti-cancer drugs for both adults and children with difficult-to-treat cancers.