Topic: health and medicine

Elissa Palmer, MD
Business and Community | March 19, 2025

Providing the best patient care requires physicians to stay at the forefront of medical advancements. Continuing medical education ensures they can do just that.

Clariana Vitoria Ramos de Oliveira stands near wall of windows
Research | February 24, 2025

Nursing professor visits communities across the globe to understand maternal mental health's impact on child development.

From left to right: Dean Marc J. Kahn, Dr. Jefferson Kinney, Dr. Kate Zhong, Dr. Jeffrey Cummings, and Dr. Mark Guadagnoli at the “Brain Health Frontiers: Tackling Alzheimer's Together” panel discussion.
Campus News | February 18, 2025

The 'Brain Health Frontiers: Tackling Alzheimer's Together' panel discussion highlighted the revolutionary research the Department of Brain Health is conducting to fight Alzheimer’s disease.

Tim Grigsby sitting on a UNLV bench in the Academic Mall
People | February 10, 2025

After an unexpected start in public health, this professor of social and behavioral health is uncovering the complexities of substance misuse and childhood trauma.

Dustin Hines standing in front of white wall
People | February 5, 2025

Neuropsychiatric disorder researcher finds success by setting goals just out of reach and sharing the journey to achieve them.

Rochelle Hines smiling and sitting on couch
People | February 4, 2025

Psychology professor's research helps provide a more thorough understanding of autism spectrum disorders, schizophrenia, and developmental epilepsies.

Kennedy Springer stands in front of a counter of healthy foods
People | January 21, 2025

UNLV Athletics' director of performance nutrition helps give student-athletes the winning edge.