Garrison Institute on Aging

Welcome, Dr. Neugebauer!

Volker Neugebauer, M.D., Ph.D.

The Garrison Institute on Aging (GIA) is excited to announce the appointment of our new Executive Director, Chief Scientific Officer, and Mildred and Shirley L. Garrison Chair in Aging, Volker Neugebauer, M.D., Ph.D. Dr. Neugebauer serves as Professor and Chair of the Department of Pharmacology and Neuroscience.

Over the past two decades, Dr. Neugebauer has made significant contributions in the fields of pain research, neuroscience, and neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease. In this new role, Dr. Neugebauer will be working with GIA staff on setting strategic priorities that advance the mission and vision of the GIA. Under Dr. Neugebauer’s leadership, we look forward to engaging with colleagues across the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) on collaborative research focused on aging-related health issues, including but not limited to Alzheimer's disease, through innovative research, education, and community outreach. We sincerely thank our colleagues, the TTUHSC, and the Garrison Family for their generous support of all activities.

To learn more about Dr. Neugebauer, visit his Faculty Page. To learn more about Pharmacology and Neuroscience's  CTNT 4th Annual Symposium.

The official Announcement.

Congratulations to Dr. Neugebaurer on the recent publication: Editorial: Metabolic Glutamate Receptors and Neurological/Psychiatric Disorders.

Regional Healthy Aging and Dementia Research Symposium 2018 was a success! Thank you!

Diabetes Self-Management Program

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Chronic Disease Self-Management Program

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Care Partner Workshop

Care Partner Workshop designed to assist care partners in their role in meeting the needs of their loved one. Care Partners will learn how to properly care for their own health as well as care for their loved one that may be suffering form dementia and other chronic diseases. The program provides evidencepbased information and support group sessions. Disease management, personal care management, dealing with behavioral issues and care partner self-care are discussed. Program info.