Office of Research
Mission StatementThe emerging research mission, besides its educational and clinical mission, of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is to leverage its unique structure and settings to acquire new knowledge in the area of human health; to develop new technologies to better diagnose and treat human disease; and to build mutually profitable partnerships between universities, government, private industry, philanthropic organizations and others; to better serve West Texas and the nation.
Douglas M. Stocco, Ph.D.
Executive Vice President for Research
doug.stocco@ttuhsc.edu
The protein named "StAR", illustrated to the right, was discovered by Dr. Stocco and colleagues. This protein plays an essential role in the regulation of steroid hormone synthesis and when produced incorrectly results in a fatal disease known as Congenital Lipoid Adrenal Hyperplasia. Since this discovery, over 1000 publications have appeared in which StAR is a significant part of the study demonstrating the importance of this fundamental discovery. Dr. Stocco has received international acclaim for his contribution to this area of research.
The Office of Research is divided into the following areas:
Laboratory Animal Resources Center
For more information regarding the Office of Research please contact:
TTUHSC Office of Research
3601 4th Street, Stop 6252
Lubbock, TX 79430
806.743.3600
806.743.3615
James C. Hutson, Ph.D.
Associate Vice President for Research
jim.hutson@ttuhsc.edu
Beth Taraban
beth.taraban@ttuhsc.edu
Dawn Bender
Director of Research Management
dawn.bender@ttuhsc.edu