NIH Grant Supports Texas Tech Research on How Artery Cells Contribute to Atherosclerosis
Sep 9, 2026
Texas Tech University researcher Dr. Zhongkui Hong has received a $594,288 grant from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health, to investigate how interactions between cells and their surroundings contribute to atherosclerosis. The research could help identify new approaches to preventing or slowing the disease.