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Jackie Rowles Recognized for Anesthesia Workforce Shortage Research
Jackie Rowles, director of the Advanced Pain Management Fellowship and associate professor of professional practice, has been recognized for her contributions to The Global Anesthesia Workforce Survey: Updates and Trends in the Anesthesia Workforce, an award-winning research article.

Harris Talks How Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants Shape Language Development
Harris Talks is a thought leadership series where our faculty experts tackle pressing questions on current health care topics. Associate Professor Emily Lund, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, sheds light on the unique challenges and strategies involved in supporting literacy development in children who are deaf and hard of hearing.

A New Era of Innovative Health Care Education Begins at TCU
In response to the evolving health care landscape, TCU's Department of Applied Health Sciences provides innovative programs to equip students with the skills for successful careers in health-related fields.
TCU Nursing Professor Honored with Dementia Education Advocate Award
The James L. West Center for Dementia Care in Fort Worth has presented its Dementia Education Advocate Award to Michelle Kimzey, Ph.D., RN, an associate professor of nursing, honoring her passion and innovative work in dementia care.

From Classroom to Boardroom: A Commitment to the Down Syndrome Community
TCU Occupational Therapy's Grace Franko Barklow’s ’18 passion for supporting individuals with Down syndrome has been a defining aspect of her career and personal journey, leading her to the board of the Down Syndrome Partnership of North Texas.

Harris College Establishes Center for Neurodegenerative Disease
TCU’s new Center for Neurodegenerative Disease is dedicated to solving one of our time's most pressing public health challenges, aiming to reduce the devastating effects of dementia and Parkinson's disease on individuals, families and society as a whole.

Frogpreneur: Ayleen Garcia
Ayleen Garcia Hernandez ’18 founded Farfalla Therapy, a bilingual speech therapy practice that supports culturally and linguistically diverse families.

Nursing Students Enhance Their Clinical Knowledge Through Mayo Clinic Externships
Senior nursing students Jenna Koeneman and Hannah Le share insights from their practical experiences during externships at the renowned Mayo Clinic.

Shaping Tomorrow's Leaders in Occupational Therapy
Integrating theory with practice, TCU’s OTD program empowers the next generation of occupational therapists.

Brett Favre's Diagnosis Raises Questions, TCU Parkinson's Expert Sheds Light
Dean of Harris College and Parkinson’s researcher and expert Chris Watts sheds some light surrounding Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre’s recent Parkinson’s diagnosis.