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Gov. Abbott Appoints TTUHSC’s Varma to Texas Medical Board District Three Review Committee
Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center’s (TTUHSC) Surendra Varma, M.D., to the Texas Medical Board (TMB) District Three Review Committee for a term set to expire January 15, 2026.
Marching Through the Heat: College Band Members Tackle Physical Challenges
Marching band musicians endure physical strain which could pose a significant risk of injuries if proper precautions aren’t taken. David S. Edwards, M.D., Texas Tech Physicians sports medicine physician, spoke about injuries and preparation.
TTUHSC’s Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy Establishes Brain Drug Discovery Center
The Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy in Amarillo has developed the Brain Drug Discovery Center, the newest TTUHSC research center.
Moustaïd-Moussa Ready to Lead Collaborative Institute for One Health Innovation
Naïma Moustaïd-Moussa, Ph.D., is the inaugural executive director of a collaborative effort between TTUHSC and TTU known as the Institute for One Health Innovation (IOHI).
Board of Regents Approve Appointment of Grover E. Murray Professor
The Texas Tech University System Board of Regents approved the appointment of Volker Neugebauer, M.D., Ph.D., from the TTUHSC School of Medicine, as a Grover E. Murray Professor.
Two TTUHSC Faculty Honored as Texans Caring for Texans
Each year state agencies from the upper 26 counties in the Texas Panhandle are invited to select an employee or team of employees to receive a Texans Caring for Texans award. For 2024, the School of Medicine honored Todd Bell, M.D., and the School of Nursing honored Deborah Casida, EDS.
TTUHSC’s Guan Receives NIH Grant to Continue Cell Transport Research
The NIH has awarded Lan Guan, M.D., Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Cell Physiology and Molecular Biophysics at the TTUHSC School of Medicine, a five-year, $1.96 million MIRA R35 grant.
Weis Named Amarillo Regional Dean of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
Following a national search and evaluation of candidates, Brian Weis, M.D., Ph.D., officially was named the TTUHSC School of Medicine regional dean in Amarillo.
A Rite of Passage for Next Generation of Physicians
Students in TTUHSC's School of Medicine Class of 2028 received their first white coat and pledged their commitment to the medical profession at the White Coat Ceremony Friday (July 26) at the Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences.
Food Allergy Awareness, Prevention Ahead of Summer Fun
James Tarbox, M.D., Texas Tech Physicians allergist, discussed food allergies and treatments.
Twelve Full-Time TTUHSC Researchers Named to Latest World’s Top 2% of Scientists Rankings
Last fall, Stanford University/Elsevier’s sixth edition of the World’s Top 2% of Scientists List was released and included 12 full-time and three part-time researchers from TTUHSC.
Current Guidelines Advise Monitoring, Vigilance for Avian Flu
Monitoring the severity of infections of cattle and humans with flu H5N1 can be complex, with several factors at play.
Feet First: Prioritizing Foot Health in Summer Footwear Choices
Jerry Grimes, M.D., a foot and ankle surgeon at Texas Tech Physicians, shared insights on selecting summer footwear to avoid pain and injury.
TTUHSC Honors Class of 2024 Graduates at Commencement Ceremonies
TTUHSC hosted commencement ceremonies for all schools for its 1,555-member Class of 2024.
TTUHSC, TTU Scientists Meet at First Amarillo Research Symposium
In April, the TTUHSC Amarillo campus hosted the inaugural Amarillo Research Symposium.
Navigating the Mental Health Maze During Election Season
Madison Bishop, LMFT, sheds light on prioritizing your mental well-being during election season.
TTUHSC School of Medicine Faculty Member Elected to the Texas Medical Association Board of Trustees
The Texas Medical Association (TMA) elected Rodney Young, M.D., to the TMA Board of Trustees during TexMed 2024, its annual conference in Dallas.
Women’s Health Month: TTUHSC Experts Highlight Gender Disparities in Heart Health Awareness
A heart health advocate and survivor discussed the importance of women's cardiovascular health awareness.
TTUHSC Teams Excel in Innovation Hub’s 2024-2025 Texas Tech Accelerator Competition
Four teams representing TTUHSC earned a place among the 14 startup teams selected for the 2024-2025 Accelerator Cohort during the Texas Tech Accelerator Competition on April 5.
Rumbaugh Named 2023 Fellow by American Association for the Advancement of Science
Kendra Rumbaugh, Ph.D., was recently named to the 2023 Fellowship class by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
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