@TTUHSC

𝗪𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗨𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛. Transforming health care education, patient care and research for West Texas and beyond.

 Lubbock, TX
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Whitney Green, #TTUHSC creative manager, explains her inspiration and creative process behind the cover of the Summer 2026 issue of “Pulse: The Magazine of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.”
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The latest issue of “Pulse: The Magazine of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center” is available online now! Check it out for the latest features on #TTUHSC alumni, faculty, staff and students. pulse.ttuhsc.edu/issue/summe…

Summer 2026

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“Half way there with @ttuhscabilene” 🩺 Sarah, a nursing student in #Abilene, was excited to complete Level 2 of the Traditional BSN program at the close of the summer! Students in the program study for four consecutive semesters (often called “Levels”) — including summer.
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Summer research internships with @TTUHSC_GSBS offered unique, hands-on learning opportunities for undergraduates and recent graduates. Read more here! → bit.ly/46nI8H4
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Today is #WorldPharmacistDay! The @TTUHSCSOP Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy expands the pharmacist’s role by developing models of excellence in patient-centered care and collaborative drug therapy management through an innovative educational curriculum. #WPD2026
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The #TTUHSC Simulation Program hosted SimTechUP this month and welcomed simulationists from across Texas, New Mexico and even New York to Lubbock and the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center!
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“Blessed & highly favored ❤️🩺” Chiọma, an incoming #TTUHSC nursing student, was excited to share that she’ll soon start studying in the Traditional BSN program! All four semesters, or “Levels,” of the program are offered in Abilene, Amarillo, Lubbock, Mansfield and Odessa.
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CTE is a progressive brain disease caused by repeated blows to the head that has become prevalent with athletes, particularly in football. Aric Logsdon, Ph.D., tells @KCBD11 that it’s not just professional athletes – high school players are at risk too. kcbd.com/2026/09/09/what-hig…

What high school athletic programs can do to prevent head injuries

A recent study shows NFL players are being diagnosed with CTE after they die at an alarming rate. In order to combat this, changes have to come at the earliest level of athletics.

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Naïma Moustaïd-Moussa, Ph.D., DFASN, FTOS, FAHA, FNAI, concluded her year-long term as president of the American Society for Nutrition (@nutritionorg). She is the executive director of the Institute for One Health Innovation. Read more here! → bit.ly/4h7f0IO
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“25% nurse!!!” Leah, a #TTUHSC nursing student at the #Abilene campus, was excited to complete Level 1 of the Traditional BSN program at the close of the summer! Students in the program study for four consecutive semesters (often called “Levels”) — including summer.
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Binay Panjiyar, M.D., a #TTUHSC internal medicine resident in Odessa, recently presented multiple posters at @ASPCardio’s Congress on CVD Prevention! He is also a recipient of the Karen and Oak Travel Grant Award and served as Official Social Media Ambassador 2026. #ASPC2026
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, in collaboration with @TexasTech, has received a $24.5 million five-year grant, the largest National Institutes of Health (@NIH) grant in the @TTUSystem’s history. Read more here! → bit.ly/4xrNyf7
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“doses and diagnoses #whitecoated” 🥼 Brenda, a #PhysicianAssistant student, was excited about receiving her short white coat at the start of the fall semester! @TTUHSC_SHP offers the Nadine and Tom Craddick Physician Assistant Studies Program from the #TTUHSC site in Midland.
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“✅Grand Rounds” Ekon, a @TTUHSCSOP pharmacy student at the #Abilene campus was excited to present at Grand Rounds – a major milestone for students nearing the end of pharmacy school.
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A drug typically used to treat some forms of cancer may also help delay the progression of #Alzheimers disease. #TTUHSC’s Boris Decourt, Ph.D., is collaborating with St. Joseph’s in a Phase II clinical trial of the drug lenalidomide. fox34.com/2026/09/07/ttuhsc-…

TTUHSC researcher part of study on cancer drug’s potential positive effects on Alzheimer’s disease

Boris Decourt, PhD, has taken part in Alzheimer's research since 2009. While the journey is far from over, he and his team are looking for solutions to slow down its progression.

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“Studied all summer and finished the most challenging semester!!!!!!!!!” Cassidy, a #TTUHSC nursing student, was excited to finish her semester in the Traditional BSN program! Students in the program study for four consecutive semesters (often called “Levels”) — including summer.
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A group of #TTUHSC internal medicine residents in Odessa recently attended both @TheEndoSociety’s #ENDO2026 and the Texas Endocrinology Association’s #TXEA2026 conferences. Residents showcased excellence through impressive poster presentations at both events.
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center retweeted
Kara Crawford
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Great to welcome the CPRIT executive team to @TTUHSC last week! Grateful for their partnership as we expand cancer research and care across rural West Texas—and work to close the 14% gap in cancer mortality between rural and urban communities. #CPRIT #RuralHealth #CancerResearch #TexasTechHSC
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Several departments at the #TTUHSC campus in #Abilene joined forces recently to participate in the GRITs Veteran & Senior Resource Fair, including the School of Nursing, Access to Breast Health and ACTION for the Big Country.
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“the party has indeed just begun 💃🏾” Funmi, a #PhysicianAssistant student, was excited about receiving her short white coat at the start of the fall semester! @TTUHSC_SHP offers the Nadine and Tom Craddick Physician Assistant Studies Program from the #TTUHSC site in Midland.
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