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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Research and Innovation Fueling Health Care Innovation. Igniting Research Collaboration. Advancing Care for West Texas Communities.

The Texas Tech University System has once again earned national recognition for innovation, ranking among the Top 100 U....
03/19/2026

The Texas Tech University System has once again earned national recognition for innovation, ranking among the Top 100 U.S. universities for utility patents in 2025 by the National Academy of Inventors, marking our fourth consecutive year on the list! Learn more here: https://dailydose.ttuhsc.edu/2026/march/nai-top-100.aspx

The Office of Research and Innovation extends a heartfelt congratulations to all of the faculty and staff who were recen...
03/16/2026

The Office of Research and Innovation extends a heartfelt congratulations to all of the faculty and staff who were recently recognized at the University Awards. Your dedication to advancing research, innovation and academic excellence continues to elevate our university community and inspire those around you.

Thank you for the passion, leadership and impact you bring to your work every day. Read more here: https://dailydose.ttuhsc.edu/2026/march/university-awards.aspx

Congratulations to Gail A. Cornwall, Ph.D., and Ulrich Bickel, M.D., recipients of the 2026 Chancellor's Council Disting...
03/13/2026

Congratulations to Gail A. Cornwall, Ph.D., and Ulrich Bickel, M.D., recipients of the 2026 Chancellor's Council Distinguished Research Award. This prestigious honor, one of the highest recognitions within the TTU System, celebrates their outstanding contributions to academic excellence and groundbreaking research.

Join us in celebrating the Office of Research and Innovation’s own, Katie Joplin, Associate Vice President of Research O...
02/23/2026

Join us in celebrating the Office of Research and Innovation’s own, Katie Joplin, Associate Vice President of Research Operations, on receiving the President’s Award of Excellence!

This award honors a staff member whose extraordinary achievements and leadership significantly advance our institution’s mission, vision, and values. We are incredibly grateful for all she does, not only for our office, but for our entire university community. Congratulations, Katie!

What an incredible kickoff to this semester’s Research Connect! Thank you to Catherine Hudson, DrPH, Melisa Williams Ibo...
02/18/2026

What an incredible kickoff to this semester’s Research Connect! Thank you to Catherine Hudson, DrPH, Melisa Williams Ibora, PhD and María Garcia, MPH for sharing powerful insights on Community Engaged Research and sparking meaningful conversations.

Mark your calendars now and join us for our next Research Connect on Friday, March 13 at 12 PM. You won’t want to miss it!

Calling all fellows, trainees and students don't forget to submit your abstracts by Friday, Feb 20 for this year’s Permi...
02/12/2026

Calling all fellows, trainees and students don't forget to submit your abstracts by Friday, Feb 20 for this year’s Permian Basin Research Day on April 16. This annual, pivotal event celebrates the achievements of our learners and faculty, recognizes their dedication to advancing healthcare through scholarly contributions and reinforces our commitment to excellence in education and research. More information can be found here: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/research/odessa/research-day.aspx

Did You Know? The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Garrison Institute on Aging recently began the Dementia C...
02/10/2026

Did You Know? The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Garrison Institute on Aging recently began the Dementia Care ECHO Program which is a six session virtual learning series that runs January 28 - April 8, 2026. The sessions begin with an educational presentation by a field expert, followed by a collaborative discussion with participants on real world scenarios from their practices. All participants are eligible to receive continuing education credits (CMEs and CNEs) from TTUHSC for time spent on the program.

Registration and abstract submissions are now open for the Amarillo Research Symposium on Friday, April 10. You won't wa...
02/09/2026

Registration and abstract submissions are now open for the Amarillo Research Symposium on Friday, April 10. You won't want to miss this full day of research, collaboration and innovation.

Present your work, learn from others and connect with students and faculty across schools and disciplines.

Students are invited to submit abstracts for oral or poster presentations by February 25. Submission instructions are available through the registration link:
https://www.ttuhsc.edu/research/amarillo-research-symposium.aspx

Congratulations to Volker Neugebauer, M.D., Ph.D., for his publication feature! Dr. Neugabauer's article ("Neuropeptides...
02/06/2026

Congratulations to Volker Neugebauer, M.D., Ph.D., for his publication feature! Dr. Neugabauer's article ("Neuropeptides in control of left–right neural circuits") is featured in Trends in Neuroscience. TTUHSC Research and Innovation applauds researchers’ publications in impactful journals!

02/06/2026

Check this out! The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Garrison Institute on Aging! They recently launched a new virtual series for rural health care providers.

Research Connect is back for the Spring! Make plans to join us Friday, February 13 at 12pm. Hear from Cathy Hudson, Ph.D...
02/04/2026

Research Connect is back for the Spring! Make plans to join us Friday, February 13 at 12pm. Hear from Cathy Hudson, Ph.D., Melisa Ibora, Dr.P.H., and Maria Garcia, MPH, on how to get more engaged in Community Engaged Research. The Research Connect series increases awareness by highlighting pathways for interdisciplinary engagement and shared efforts to strengthen research opportunities through cross-institutional programs, funded initiatives and collaboration. Can't make it in-person? Join us on zoom: https://ttuhsc.zoom.us/j/97009331094?pwd=9TfEYpa6Y0bFnWbot8Ym9Sif0O9gdO.1

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