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6 El Paso researchers rank among the world’s top 2% of scientists
By Gabrielle Lopez at KVIA ABC-7
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Six Texas Tech Health El Paso faculty appeared on the Stanford-Elsevier Top 2% Scientists List, TTHEP said Monday. The ranking recognizes research impact from across 22 scientific fields.
The named scientists' fields focus on diabetes, heart disease and cancer, TTHEP s...
Key takeaway The ranking recognizes research impact from across 22 scientific fields.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The recognition of six Texas Tech Health El Paso faculty members as among the world's top 2% of scientists has significant implications for the Borderplex community. Given that the researchers' fields of focus, including diabetes, heart disease, and cancer, are conditions that disproportionately affect this region, their work has the potential to greatly improve the quality of life for local residents. The fact that scientists like Deborah Joy Clegg are applying their research frameworks to Hispanic women in the area is particularly noteworthy, as it addresses a critical need for more representative health studies. Additionally, the research being conducted by Subodh Kumar on Alzheimer's disease in Hispanic patients highlights the importance of increasing representation in medical research, which can lead to better diagnosis and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. This achievement reflects positively on the university's commitment to addressing local health concerns.
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Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
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What is this story about? EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Six Texas Tech Health El Paso faculty appeared on the Stanford-Elsevier Top 2% Scientists List, TTHEP said Monday. The ranking recognizes research impact from across 22 scientific fields.
The named scientists' fields focus on diabetes, heart disease and cancer, TTHEP s...
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