Faculty Champions
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David Straus, Ph.D. Professor in the Department of Microbiology & Immunology Lubbock Texas david.straus@ttuhsc.edu 806-743-2523 Dr. Straus has been at the TTUHSC for 28 years. He received his Ph.D. in Microbiology from Loyola University in Chicago in 1974. His current research focuses on Pathogenic Bacteriology and Sick Building Syndrome. |
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Paul L. Foster School of Medicine |
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Herb Janssen, Ph.D. Professor El Paso, Texas herb.janssen@ttuhsc.edu 915-545-6510 Dr. Janssen is an alumnus of TTUHSC with over thirty years of service. His background in education and experience in both basic science and clinical departments provides insight to the value of interprofessional teamwork. |
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School of Allied Health Sciences |
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Barbara Sawyer, PhD, MT(ASCP), CLS(NCA), CLSp(MB) Professor of Clinical Laboratory Science Lubbock, Texas barbara.sawyer@ttuhsc.edu 806-743-3248 Dr. Sawyer received her doctorate in Cell Biology and Neuroscience from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas in 1988. Dr. Sawyer currently teaches Clinical Chemistry, Molecular Diagnostics, Applied Statistics and Research, and graduate level Molecular Cell Biology and Human Neuroscience. |
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School of Medicine |
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Suzanne Escudier, M.D. Clinical Faculty Member & Simulation Program Director Department of Anesthesiology Lubbock, Texas suzanne.escudier@ttuhsc.edu 806-743-2981 Dr. Escudier began her healthcare career as a paramedic for the City of Galvestion Emergency Medical Services, where she was employed full-time for seven years. She received her M.D. from the Universidad Francisco Marroquin in Guatemala, in 1994. Her field of specialized interest is crisis resource management in an effort to create a culture of safety and provide excellent patient care. |
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Anita Thigpen Perry School of Nursing |
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Cindy Acton, RN, DNP, NEA-BC Assistant Professor Lubbock, Texas cindy.acton@ttuhsc.edu 806-743-2730 Dr. Acton has been with TTUHSC for 10 years. She received her DNP at Case Western Reserve University in 2008. Her current research interests are in leadership, clinical autonomy, and safe patient outcomes. |
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School of Pharmacy |
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Charles Seifert, FCCP, BCPS, PharmD Professor of Pharmacy Practice Lubbock, Texas charles.seifert@ttuhsc.edu 806-743-4200 Dr. Seifert received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Texas at Austin and The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in 1984. He is currently a Professor of Pharmacy Practice and the Founding Regional Dean for Lubbock Programs with the School of Pharmacy at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. |
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