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Navigating Holiday Cheer
Seasonal alcoholic beverages at festive parties are woven into many holiday traditions, and many experts agree that consumption can bring risks worth keeping in mind as the holiday season gets into full swing.
TTUHSC’s Santos Inducted into the American College of Surgeons Academy of Master Surgeon Educators®
Ariel Santos, M.D., a trauma and critical care surgeon and interim chair for the Department of Surgery at TTUHSC, was inducted into membership in the ACS Academy of Master Surgeon Educators® Sept. 27 in Chicago.
TARCC, AHA Grants to Aide TTUHSC Researcher
Murali Vijayan, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at TTUHSC, has been awarded a research grant from the Texas Alzheimer’s Research and Care Consortium to investigate the role of Voltage-Dependent Anion Channel 1 in Alzheimer’s disease.
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
According to the American Cancer Society, one in eight women overall in the United States will have a diagnosis of breast cancer sometime in her life. There are currently more than four million breast cancer survivors in the U.S.
Journal’s Special Edition Recalls Landmark Discovery Made in TTUHSC Lab
In September 1994, the Journal of Biological Chemistry published a paper that for the first time described the cloning, sequencing and naming of the Steroidogenic Acute Regulatory (StAR) protein. That paper has been cited more than 1,400 times since that initial publication.
Medical Student Receives Alpha Omega Alpha Research Fellowship
Sai Pranathi Bingi, a third-year student at the TTUHSC School of Medicine, has been awarded a 2024 AΩA Carolyn L. Kuckein Student Research Fellowship by Alpha Omega Alpha, the national medical honor society founded in 1902.
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.
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