Laura W. Bush Institute at Lubbock: Research
Dedicated to the advancement of science in women's health
Whether it is the disease, the treatment, or prevention,
it matters whether you are a man or a woman.
With resources from our partners at University Medical Center, TTUHSC researchers have the potential for national prominence and excellence in research and scholarship in women's health and gender medicine.
Lubbock Research Initiatives...
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Endowed Chairs
The Institute and the Anita Thigpen Perry School of Nursing are proud to host The Florence Thelma Hall Endowed Chair for Nursing Excellence in Women’s Health. Longtime Texas Tech supporter Marie Hall established the chair in memory of her mother.
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Seed Grant and Research Scholars Programs
The goal of the Seed Grant program is to identify and fund research project that have the highest likelihood of leading to strong extramural grant applications. The Research Scholars program is an opportunity to identify and support clinical faculty who are developing longitudinal (2-year) projects in women's health or gender differences. For more information about the 2011 Seed Grant and Research Scholars programs, please click here.
Previous Grant Recipients
Seed Grants 2009
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Cornelia deRiese, M.D. |
Study Variables that Impact the Quality of Life of Hysterectomy Patients: Special emphasis on the partner and sexuality. |
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Neha Mittal, M.D. |
Performance of Osteoporosis Risk Assessment Tool in Postmenopausal Hispanic Women |
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Reid Norman, Ph.D. |
Improved Quality of Life Through Evidence Based Complimentary Medicine |
Women's Health Innovation Fund (WHIF) Grants 2010
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Chandice Covington, Ph.D., R.N. |
Pilot-Sleep Prescription Efficacy for Women with Risks from Self Imposed Sleep Debt |
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Cassie A. Garner, Ph.D., CCC-A |
Gender Differences in Distortion Product Otoacoustic Emission Fine Structure |
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Steven R. King, Ph.D. |
Targeted Inhibition of Steroid Production as an Approach to Treat Diseases in Women |
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Chwan-Li (Leslie) Shen, Ph.D. |
Martial Arts Exercise Program for Overweight/Obese Premenopausal Women - A Pilot Study |
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Jennifer L. Smith, M.D. |
Investigation of bimatoprost ophthalmic solution (Latisse) as a treatment for alopecia |
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John Whitham, D.O. |
Female smokers with and without chronic pain: a clinical exploration of nicotine withdrawal and motivation to quit smoking |
Seed Grants 2010
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Gul Ahmad, Ph.D. |
Gene silencing of a 65 kDa cysteine proteinase of Trichomonas vaginalis involved in cytotoxicity of this parasite using biodegradable nanoparticles loaded with small-interfering RNA |
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Jannette M. Dufour, Ph.D. |
Examining the immune-privileged abilities of Sertoli cells |
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Parastoo Momeni, Ph.D. |
Alzheimer's disease in women |
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Peter J. Syapin, Ph.D. |
Gender Effects of Binge Alcohol Exposure During Adolescence |
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Jeffrey H. Thomas, Ph.D. |
Identification of proteins in a src signaling pathway |
Research Scholars 2011-2012
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Candy Arentz, M.D. |
Effect of Vesicare (Solifenacin) on the Estradiol Level in women taking Tamoxifen or Arimidex |
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Cynthia Jumper, M.D., M.P.H. |
The Different Utility of Chewing Gum and Exercise as Adjuncts in Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence among Women and Men |
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Jennifer Mitchell, M.D. |
Functional Movement Screen in Female Athletes and Prediction for Injury Before, During and Post Competitive Season |
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Yan Zhang, Ph.D., L.Ac. |
Acupressure's impact on knee pain among osteoarthritic women |
Seed Grants 2011
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Susan Bergeson, Ph.D. |
Female specific molecular mechanisms underlying acute alcohol dependence |
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Patti Patterson, M.D., M.P.H. |
Reducing Maternal Mortality in Nicaragua |
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Jennifer Smith, M.D. |
Efficacy of Veregen 15% Ointment in the Treatment of Verruca Plana in Women |
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Cynthia Tiongco, O.T.R., M.O.T. |
High Risk Pregnancy: A Clinical Experience of the Impact of Aquatic Exercise on Physical and Psychological Variables |
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Edward Yeomans, M.D. |
Development of a novel mini cryostraw system for human embryo and oocyte cryopreservation |