Current Students in the Department of Immunotherapeutics and Biotechnology

Students in the DIB

Students are important to us in the Department of Immunotherapeutics and Biotechnlogy.  We provide students one on one attention with mentors and faculty. Our department strives to deliver enriching an laboratory experience in conjunction with exceptional classroom education. We have an active graduate student association (IBGSA) which provides resources and support to all students in the department. The DIB is a cohesive group who support and encourage our students throughout their experience here at TTUHSC.

Master's in Biotechnology

 The M.S. in Biotechnology, located on the Abilene & Lubbock campuses, is a 2-year non-thesis Master of Science degree offered through the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. The program is a 21 month curriculum that includes two semesters of coursework and a year of full time research in a Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center lab or an internship with an industry lab. Listed below are the current students on the Abilene Campus.

DIB Students

PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Pharmaceutical sciences encompass all those areas of pharmacy research that pertain to drug design, delivery, formulations, and therapeutics. Faculty members of the Pharmaceutical Sciences department are involved in integrated research combining cutting-edge molecular and biomedical breakthroughs with modern drug development, targeting and formulation. The graduate program in pharmaceutical sciences is designed to educate students for careers in pharmaceutical industry, academia, and federal regulatory agencies including the FDA. Admissions requirements include a degree in pharmacy, chemistry, biology, or related areas. Teaching and research assistantships are awarded on a competitive basis

PhD Candidates
Elizabeth Daugherity
Trevor Anderson
Shreyas Gaikwad
Md. Rakibul Islam
Ashok Silwal
Amanda Wooster

Faizah Alabi
Patricia Back
Mohamed Eltohky
Apoorva Kasetti
Shadan Modaresahmadi
Bisola Ojo
Francis Okpalanwaka
Wyatt Paulishak
Pabitra Sadar
Kirti Shetty

Next steps:

If you have questions regarding either program offered in the Department of Immunotherapeutics and Biotechnology, please contact us. We are happy to provide you with more information or answer any questions you have.

Sanjay K. Srivastava, PhD Distinguished Professor and Chair James A. 'Buddy' Davidson Endowed Professor Associate Dean, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Director, Graduate Biotechnology Program email: sanjay.srivastava@ttuhsc.edu
Laurence Wood, PhD Advisor, Pharmaceutical Sciences email: laurence.wood@ttuhsc.edu
Irene La-Beck, PharmD Advisor, Biotechnology email: irene.la-beck@ttuhsc.edu
Jerri Jones, MBA Graduate Program Manager email: jerri.jones@ttuhsc.edu