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The Kenneth H. Cooper Institute at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Unveiled in Dallas

Today (Nov. 4) TTUHSC officially welcomed The Cooper Institute as part of its organization with a special presentation and unveiling of its new name – the Kenneth H. Cooper Institute at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.

McMahon Receives NIH Grant to Help Build TTUHSC Research Capacity

In an effort to grow research excellence at TTUHSC, a project team led by Lance McMahon, Ph.D., senior vice president for research and innovation, recently received a three-year, $1.16 million grant to conduct a capacity-building study.

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Unveils Craddicks’ Honorary Name for Physician Assistant Studies Program

TTUHSC unveiled a new name for a decade-old program on Oct. 15. The Nadine and Tom Craddick Physician Assistant Studies Program honors Rep. Tom Craddick and his wife Nadine.

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.

TTUHSC’s Flores and Gutierrez Named to HACU’s Leadership Programs

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) announced two TTUHSC members who will be part of the HACU Leadership Academy/La Academia de Liderazgo and the HACU Enlace Mid-Level Leadership program.

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.

Funding Rural Hospitals

In rural Texas communities that rely heavily on their local hospitals, Sharon Hunt, Ph.D., FACHE, CHFP, uses her expertise to help hospitals secure the funding and resources they need to keep their doors open and their communities healthy.

TTUHSC Named a ‘2024 Great College to Work For®’

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center TTUHSC was again named one of the best colleges in the U.S. to work for, with special designation as an “Honor Roll” institution, according to a recent survey by The Great Colleges to Work For® program.

Increases in West Nile and Dengue Fever: What to Know and How to Get Tested and Treated

Texas Health and Human Services recently stated that public health officials are urging citizens to be vigilant in protecting against mosquito bites.

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).

School of Health Professions Alum: Journey to Ototoxicity Research

A native of El Paso, Texas, Amanda Chiao, AuD, PhD, CCC-A, is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at TTUHSC in El Paso and has extensively researched ototoxicity and its impact on people with substance use disorders (SUDs).

Cannabis, Delta 8 and Youth: What You Need to Know

Zach Sneed, Ph.D., CRC, LCDC, sat down to share what we currently know regarding the use of Cannabis and Delta 8 among youth and the potential risks and misinformation to be aware of.

Health Literacy for Local Youth: The Dangers of Cannabis on the Developing Brain

Assistant Professor in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program at TTUHSC Molly Setliff, OTR, OTD, and her son, an MS and biology teacher for a local high school, joined forces to improve the health literacy of freshman students regarding the dangers of ingesting THC.

Create a Future of Research and Discovery

Our Biomedical Sciences program at TTUHSC prepares our inquisitive, passionate researchers for a world of discovery surrounding the causes and treatments of diseases.

Ongoing Mental Health Support Key for College Students

Nancy Treviño, Ph.D., shares some important insights for parents, grandparents, caregivers or guardians and students about navigating the mental health challenges which often accompany the transition to college life.

A Closer Look at OT Capstone Experience

The TTUHSC Occupational Therapy (OT) program’s doctoral capstone is a 14-week, full-time immersion experience within over 30 community-based, educational and traditional practice settings.

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